Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for full-length novels of writers from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland with a view to representing the very best in contemporary fiction. The prestigious prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, the name of the sponsor company; however, it was better-known as the 'Booker Prize. In 2002, the name was modified when Man Group became the sponsor and they keep the word 'Booker?
Books from publishers can be submitted for consideration for the prize. In addition, the judges can sometimes send inviations to authors if they think the books should be included. Initially, the Advisory Committee give advice if there are any changes to the rules for the prize. Then, the people who will judge the books will be selected. There is an annual change in the judging panel and usually an individual is only a judge once.
The organizers also made great efforts to ensure that the judging panel is balanced in terms of gender and professions. Normally, a writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with a celebrity from wider society. Nevertheless, when the panel of judges has been confirmed, they are left to make their own decisions without any further involvement or intervention from the sponsor.
The Booker Prize is highly appreciated because it rewards the finest in fiction, features great books to readers and transforms authors' careers. The influence of the prize is so huge that the winner will almost certainly see the sales increase considerably, along with the £50,000 that comes with the prize.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. the most well-known contemporary books
B. a prestigious award in literature
C. the sponsor of the Man Booker prize
D. the judging panel of a book prize
THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for full-length novels of writers from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland with a view to representing the very best in contemporary fiction. The prestigious prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, the name of the sponsor company; however, it was better-known as the 'Booker Prize. In 2002, the name was modified when Man Group became the sponsor and they keep the word 'Booker?
Books from publishers can be submitted for consideration for the prize. In addition, the judges can sometimes send inviations to authors if they think the books should be included. Initially, the Advisory Committee give advice if there are any changes to the rules for the prize. Then, the people who will judge the books will be selected. There is an annual change in the judging panel and usually an individual is only a judge once.
The organizers also made great efforts to ensure that the judging panel is balanced in terms of gender and professions. Normally, a writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with a celebrity from wider society. Nevertheless, when the panel of judges has been confirmed, they are left to make their own decisions without any further involvement or intervention from the sponsor.
The Booker Prize is highly appreciated because it rewards the finest in fiction, features great books to readers and transforms authors' careers. The influence of the prize is so huge that the winner will almost certainly see the sales increase considerably, along with the £50,000 that comes with the prize.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. the most well-known contemporary books
B. a prestigious award in literature
C. the sponsor of the Man Booker prize
D. the judging panel of a book prize
Dịch nghĩa: Đoạn văn chủ yếu nói về điều gì?
A. Những cuốn sách đương thời nổi tiếng nhất
B. Một giải thưởng danh giá trong văn học
C. Nhà tài trợ của giải thưởng Man Booker
D. Tiêu chí đánh giá của một giải thưởng về sách
Giải thích: dựa vào tiêu đề của bài viết The Man Booker Prize và câu The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for full-length novels of writers from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland with a view to representing the very best in contemporary fiction - Giải thưởng Man Booker cho tiểu thuyết được trao hàng năm cho những cuốn tiểu thuyết của các nhà văn đến từ khối Thịnh vượng chung hoặc Cộng hòa Ireland với mục đích vinh danh những tác phẩm hay nhất trong thể loại tiểu thuyết đương đại.
A. Những cuốn sách đương thời nổi tiếng nhất
B. Một giải thưởng danh giá trong văn học
C. Nhà tài trợ của giải thưởng Man Booker
D. Tiêu chí đánh giá của một giải thưởng về sách
Giải thích: dựa vào tiêu đề của bài viết The Man Booker Prize và câu The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for full-length novels of writers from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland with a view to representing the very best in contemporary fiction - Giải thưởng Man Booker cho tiểu thuyết được trao hàng năm cho những cuốn tiểu thuyết của các nhà văn đến từ khối Thịnh vượng chung hoặc Cộng hòa Ireland với mục đích vinh danh những tác phẩm hay nhất trong thể loại tiểu thuyết đương đại.
Đáp án B.