It was said nearly all of students in the West would learn Orwell, a writer thatwho was known for his novellas Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.

I don't think I would called 1984 a novella

"I've heard" or "I've been told" sound better than "It was said" to me. I think "It is said" is best kept in the present tense.

He was born in India in the early of 20th century,; his father was a British civil servant and mother withas of French descent.

He once served as a police officer in Myanmar when the country was colonized by Britain.

However, he died of illness with poor at the age of 46.

I havedn't known(heard of) him before.

In truth, the two books are still be selling oin the bookstore now.

It was said that nearly all of the students in the West would learn about Orwell, a writer that was known for his novellas Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.

He was born in India in the early of 20th century, h. His father was a British civil servant and his mother withas of French descent.

He once served as a policeman in Myanmar when the country was colonized by Britain.

However, he died of illness withill and poor at the age of 46.

I havedn't knowheard of him before.

About five years ago, there was a rumor circulateding on the internet that two of his books that I mentioned just now wouldwere going to be banned.

In truth, the two books are still be selling oing sold in the bookstore now.

By contrast, some people have posted messages on the internet saying the Chinese version of his book had been retranslated to ensure state safety.