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A Famous Writer 

Mario Vargas Llosa is a very famous writer. He was born in Peru in 1936. He has written many books and stories that people all over the world love to read.

Mario Vargas Llosa started writing when he was very young. He liked to read books a lot, so he decided to write his own stories. He wrote about many different things, like adventures, love, and history. People liked his stories because they were exciting and interesting.

One of Mario Vargas Llosa’s most famous books is called “The Time of the Hero.” It is about a group of boys at a military school. This book won a big prize called the “Biblioteca Breve Prize.” After that, Mario Vargas Llosa wrote many more books. Some of his other famous books are “Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter” and “The Feast of the Goat.”

Mario Vargas Llosa’s books have been translated into many languages. This means that people from many countries can read his stories. He has won lots of awards for his writing. In 2010, he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. This is a very big prize for writers.

Even though Mario Vargas Llosa is very famous, he is still a regular person. He likes to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures.

Mario Vargas Llosa is a great writer. He has made many people happy with his stories. People all over the world will continue to read and enjoy his books for a long time.

 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where was Mario Vargas Llosa born?

A) SpainB) Peru

C) Argentina D) Mexico

2. What did Mario Vargas Llosa like to do when he was young?

A) Play soccerB) Watch movies

C) Read booksD) Paint pictures

3. What is one of Mario Vargas Llosa’s famous books?

A) The Lion King

B) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

C) The Time of the Hero

D) Twilight

4. What prize did Mario Vargas Llosa win for his book “The Time of the Hero”?

A) Nobel Prize in LiteratureB) Pulitzer Prize

C) Nobel Peace PrizeD) Biblioteca Breve Prize

5. What big prize did Mario Vargas Llosa win in 2010?

A) Academy AwardB) Grammy Award

C) Nobel Prize in LiteratureD) Olympic Gold Medal

6. Besides writing, what else does Mario Vargas Llosa enjoy doing?

A) Cooking

B) Playing video games

C) Traveling and learning about different cultures

D) Gardening