题目内容
Mo Yan, the first Chinese writer______ the Nobel Prize for literature, was interviewed by a reporter from CCTV last night.
A. winning B. wins C. to win D. won
A
Mo Yan, the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature, said he is not sure about whether he is happy after winning the prize.
In an interview with China Central Television broadcast on Sunday night, Mo said “I don't know,” when a reporter asked if he was happy.“Happiness means a healthy body and a total absence of mental burdens, but now I’m under high pressure and bothered by worries. Can I say that I'm happy?” he said. “But if I say I'm not happy, people will consider that I'm striking a pose. How could you be unhappy after winning the Nobel Prize?”
Mo, born into a farmer’s family in East China’s Shandong province, As a 12-year-old during the Cultural Revolution he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the People’s Liberation Army and during this time began to study literature and write. His first short story was published in a literary journal in 1981.
“In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth. This is apparent in his novel Hong gaoliang jiazu (1987, in English Red Sorghum 1993),” said the academy in a statement of Mo’s biography. Red Sorghum was successfully filmed in 1987, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou.
Mo won the Nobel Prize for Literature, which is worth $1.2 million, on Oct 11 for his “hallucinatory realism” which merges “folk tales, history and the contemporary”. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French and Japanese and many other languages.
He is the first Chinese citizen to win the prize.The award sparked strong interest about contemporary Chinese literature among the public, and his books have been flying off the shelves in many bookstores across the country.
【小题1】The followings are TRUE except_____________.
A.He has won about 8 million yuan. |
B.His works are all about farmers. |
C.He has a big influence on Chinese contemporary literature. |
D.Reporters have interviewed him about his winning. |
A.He won the prize because of his story Red Sorghum. |
B.He wanted to become a writer when he was very young. |
C.Mo Yan’s works have been translated into Russian. |
D.Mo Yan was born in a farmer family. |
A.His different work. | B.His early life. |
C.He switched over to literature. | D.His family and hometown. |
A.Mo Yan is very happy to win the Nobel Prize. |
B.More and more readers are buying Mo’s books to read in China. |
C.Winning the Nobel Prize is not easy. |
D.Mo Yan won the prize with the help of Zhang Yimou. |
Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday.The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its history.Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared".
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan-a pen name for Guan Moye,grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by a famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific(多产的)writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10.The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million.
【小题1】How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A.Excited and proud. | B. Happy and surprised |
C.Worried and cautious | D. Uncertain and shocked |
A.on a farm | B.in a factory | C.in a school | D.in the army |
A.writes about topics he is familiar with |
B.focuses on social problems in the country |
C.describes his characters in a unique way |
D.explains difficult matters in simple words |
A.Mo Yan published his first book when he was 20 years old. |
B.The movie Hong Gaoliang was made in 1987. |
C.Mo Yan only writes novels. |
D.Mo Yan’s works are mostly about city life. |
A.How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize | B.An Introduction to Nobel Prize |
C.Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature | D.A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan |
The Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday named Mo Yan winner of the Twenty-Twelve Nobel Prize in Literature.
The academy praised the Chinese writer for what it called his “hallucinatoty realism (魔幻现实主义)”. It noted his ability to combine folk stories, history and modern events in his works.
An academy official said Mister Mo was “overjoyed and sacred” when he learnt he had won the award. He will receive his Nobel diploma, a medal and more than one million dollars at the ceremony in Stockholm in December.
Mo Yan is a leading author of modern Chinese novels. He often writes from memories of his youth. He also sets many of his stories in the area where he was born—Shandong Province in northeastern China.
Mister Mo’s 1987 book Red Sorghum is an example. It is about the extreme violence in rural eastern China during the Communist Revolution in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The story describes the criminal culture of the time, Japan’s occupation and the terrible conditions faced by farm workers. Red Sorghum was later made into a movie.
Mo Yan’s other major works include Big Breasts and Wide Hips, Republic of Wine and Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out.
The Royal Swedish Academy compared him to two 20th century writers: American William Faulkner and Colombia Gabriel Marquez.
Mo Yan’s real name is Guan Moye. Mo Yan means “Don’t speak.” The writer said he chose the name to remember to stop his tongue from getting him in trouble.
China is celebrating the victory of his native son. Minutes after the award was announced, millions of Chinese expressed pleasure and pride for Mo Yan on social media websites.
【小题1】How many books of Mo Yan are mentioned in this passage?
A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
A.many people in China showed their respect for Mo Yan by letters. |
B.Mo Yan is just a pen name. |
C.he was very glad to win the Nobel Prize. |
D.Red Sorghum was once made into a film. |
A.Mo Yan, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. |
B.The origin of Mo Yan’s work. |
C.The true meaning of Mo Yan. |
D.Bookstore created by Mo Yan. |