through their courageous pursuit of peace，” Mr Obama said.

　　Global reaction was swift and varied. UN Secretary－General Ban Ki－moon described the peace prize as “great news”. “President Obama embodies the new spirit of dialogue and engagement on the world's biggest problems: climate change, nuclear disarmament and a wide range of peace and security challenges，” he said.

　　Across the United States, many Americans expressed surprise.

　　“I am amazed, actually，” one person said. Another added: “I was a little shocked because I thought the timing was interesting in that he has not been in office for very long.” A third person said, “As much as I like Barack Obama, I just do not know that he has done enough to get such an honor.”

　　At American College in Cairo, political scientist Saiid Sadek found Mr Obama's selection odd and undeserved.

　　“There is no peace in Iraq, nor in Afghanistan. The Arab－Israeli conflict is still going on. As usual, nothing happened. So what for is he getting that prize？” he said.

　　Two other sitting US presidents have become Nobel winners: Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.

　　48．What was President Obama doing when the award was announced?

　　A．He was working in his office.

　　B．He was speaking at a meeting.

　　C．He was sleeping.

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