Passage 17
（2005 福建 A）

Paul Zindel's death on March 27, 2003 ended the brilliant life of a famous writer.

Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but he was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary （当代的）literature for young adults （成人）.The Pigman, published in 1968, is still one of the most well-known and widely-taught novels in the genre.The american Library association has named it one of the 100 best of the best books for Young adults published between 1967 and 1992, and Zindel's autobiography, The Pigman and Me, was among the 100 best of the best books published for teenagers during the last part of the twentieth century.Six of Zindel's books, in fact, have been voted the best books for Young adults, and most of his recent horror books—such as The doom Stone and Rats—have been chosen as Quick Picks for Reluctant Young adult Readers.clearly, he was a writer who knew how to interest contemporary children.Recognizing that, the american Library association in 2002 honored Paul Zindel with the Margareta. Edwards Prize for his lifetime achievements, and later that same year he was presented the aLaN Prize for his contributions to Young adult Literature.With his passing, young readers, teachers, and librarians have lost a great friend.

1.Which of Paul Zindel's books was the most popular with young adults in the 20th century?

A. The Pigman.

B. The doom Stone.

C. The Pigman and Me.

D. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.

2.Why was Paul Zindel honored with the Margareta. Edwards Prize?

A. His books were widely read by children.

B. His books were interesting and helpful to adults.

C. He made great contributions to contemporary literature.

D. He wrote a number of horror books for young adults.

3.When did Paul Zindel win the aLaN Prize?

A. In 2002.

B. In 2003.

C. between 1967 and 1992.

D. between 2002 and 2003.

4.choose the correct statements from the following according to the Passage.

A. The Pigman and Me was one of the best books for teenagers.

B. Zindel was one of the earliest writers who wrote for adults only.

C. The doom Stone and Rats is not popular with young adults.

D. Zindel was given four prizes for literature before he died.

E.At least eight of Zindel's books were very popular in his times.

A. c, d, e

B. a, b,c

C. a, b, d

D. a, d, e

【重点词汇】

brilliant adj.辉煌的

literature n.文学

play n.剧本

genre n.类型，流派

autobiography n.自传

reluctant adj.勉强的，不愿的

lifetime achievements 终身成就

passing n.消逝（死）；经过，通过

【疑难长句】

1.Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but be was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary literature for young adults .

（参考译文）Paul Zindel不仅因他1970年的剧本The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds荣获普利策奖和奥比奖，而且还是当代青年文学领域最早的作家之一。

2.The american Library association has named it one of the 100 best of the best books for Young adults published between 1967 and 1992, and Zindel's autobiography, The Pigman and Me, was among the 100 best of the best books published for teenagers during the last part of the twentieth century.

（参考译文）美国图书馆协会已将这本书认定为1967年至1992年间出版的百佳青年畅销书，将Zindel的自传The Pigman and Me认定为20世纪末百佳青少年畅销书。