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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 invitations 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 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 interference from the prize 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.

17. The word "modified" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.

     A. allocated                       B. allowed                         C. changed                        D. grasped

18. All of the followings are TRUE about the judges of Man Booker Prize EXCEPT that______.

     A. judges do different jobs in the society

     B. they may invite authors of the books which are appropriate for the prize

     C. their decisions are affected by the sponsors

     D. judges are selected every year

19. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to_______.

     A. the books                      B. the publishers                C. the authors                    D. the judges

20. What will happen to the writers after they win the prize?

     A. They will have huge influence in the publishing world.

     B. They will become a member of the judging board next year.

     C. There will be an upsurge in the sales of their books.

     D. All of their books will be highly appreciated.

21. What does the passage mainly discuss?

     A. The sponsor of the Man Booker prize                    B. The most well-known contemporary books

     C. A prestigious award in literature                             D. The judging panel of a book prize

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