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    Tomas Transtromer, a Swedish poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Tuesday. The journalists cheered hearing that Mr Transtromer had won the prize. Mr Transtromer, 80, has written more than 15 collections of poetry, many of which have been translated into English and 60 other languages. Critics (评论家) have praised Mr Transtromer s poems for their accessibility, even in translation, noting his elegant descriptions of long Swedish winters, the rhythm of the seasons and the beauty of nature.
    Mr Transtromer was born in Stockholm in 1931. He studied literature, history, religion and psychology at Stockholm University, graduating in 1956, and worked as a psychologist at a youth prison. In 1990, Mr Transtromer suffered a stroke(中风) that left him mostly unable to speak, but he eventually began to write again.
    On Tuesday afternoon, Mr Transtromers apartment was filled with journalists from all over the world seeking reaction. Obviously overwhelmed (不知所措) , Mr Transtromer finally appeared, accompanied by his wife, Monica. Speaking on his behalf (代表) , she said her husband was most happy, that the prize was awarded for poetry. "That you happened to receive it is a great joy and happy surprise, but the fact the prize went to poetry felt good ,"she said.
    There was also a celebration among Swedes, many of whom have read Mr Transtromer since his first book of poems, 17 Poems, placed him on Sweden's literary map when he was just 23. "To be quite honest, it was a relief because people have been. hoping for this for a long time,"said Ola Iarsmo, a novelist and the president of the Swedish Pen Association. "Some thought the train might have already left the station because he is old and not quite well. It felt great that he was confirmed in this role of national and international poet. "



    Why was Mr Transtromer awarded the Nobel Prize according to some critics? ______

    A. His poems have been translated into many languages.
    B. His poems are mostly about the beauty of nature.
    C. The style of his writing is unique.
    D. Readers can appreciate his poems easily.

    What happened after Mr Transtromer got recovered from the stroke? ______

    A. He began to write poems.
    B. He was finally devoted to writing.
    C. He was able to return to poem writing.
    D. He had to think about his career again.

    What can we infer about Mr Transtromerfrom from Paragraph 3? ______

    A. He had been expecting the prize.
    B. He was surprised that prize went to poetry.
    C. He felt calm when he got the Nobel prize.
    D. He remained modest after he got the Prize.

    What do Ola Larsmo's words mean? ______

    A. Some people didn't expect Mr Transtromer won the prize.
    B. It was unfair for Mr Transtromer to win the prize.
    C. The poet had got off the train when the winner was announced.
    D. Mr Transtromer couldn't help himself catch the train.
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