Mo Yan, a well-known Chinese writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature(文学) in 2012. He was also the first Chinese writer who got this prize in history. When he was interviewed, he said he was only a normal person who could tell stories. He especially thanked his mother. He thought his mother had a strong influence on him.

Mo Yan was born in a poor family in China’s rural area. When he was young, he was a little bit shy because he thought he wasn’t good-looking. His classmates often played jokes on his look. That made him very upset. His mother encouraged him to face the fact bravely. She told him not to look down on himself. She said it didn’t matter if a person didn’t have a good look and it was important to work hard and never give up. She hoped that his son would be a useful person in society.

Mo Yan didn’t let her mother down. He worked hard at writing. He wrote many famous novels, such as Hong Gao Liang(《红高粱》)and Wa(《娃》). His success tells us a truth,“Nobody can beat you unless you beat yourself.”Hold on to your dream and your dream will come true in the end.

1.When did Mo Yan win the Nobel Prize?

A. In 2010.          B. Last year.               C. In 2013.        D. Last month.

2.Mo Yan was the first Chinese _________ in history.

A. to be interviewed about the Nobel Prize for Literature

B. to be a normal person who could tell stores

C. to win the Nobel Prize for literature

D. to be influenced strongly by his mother

3.Why did Mo Yan feel upset when he was a little boy?

A. Because he was poor.

B. Because he couldn’t tell stories.

C. Because his classmates often laughed at his look.

D. Because he didn’t work hard.

4.What is the most important for a person according to the article?

A. Working hard.      B. Money.   C. A good job.        D. A good look.

5.What can we learn from the story?

A. Mo Yan’s classmates were friendly to him.   

B. Mo Yan was born in a rich family.

C. Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for peace.

D. Mo Yan’s mother helped him a lot.

　　Once upon a time, some children were playing at seaside when they found a turtle（海龟）. They began to beat the turtle. Just at that time, a young man came and said to them,“Stop!” The children ran ___1___ quickly. The turtle was very thankful and said.“Thanks for your kindness. I really would like ___2___ you to a wonderful palace now.”

　　The young man rode on the back of the turtle and was taken to the secret palace in the sea. When he ___3___ the palace, he was very surprised and said to the turtle,“What a nice palace!”To thank him, the king of the turtles gave him a very ___4___ dinner. He had never seen such a dinner before. He received a warm welcome there and was very ___5___ everything.

　　After dinner, the king of the turtles said,“I am going to give you two boxes, ___6___ you can open only one.” “You mustn't open both. Don't forget it!” the turtle warned him.“All right. I will open only one.”the young man promised（许诺）. At this time, a large wave sent him out of the sea.

　　After he ___7___, he opened the bigger one of the two boxes. __8___ the box was full of gold.“My God!” he cried.“I'm ___9___ man now.”Then he thought,“Things in the other box must be expensive, too.”He could not wait any longer. He broke his promise and opened the other box, As soon as he opened it, he became an old man. His hair turned white. His face ___10___ an old man over eighty years old. It all happened in a moment. He was sorry for what he did, but it was too late.