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Andrea is an American writer. She has written more than 20 books, including her latest collection of poems, Martin Rising: Requiem for a King.

Reporter: What inspired(激励)you to become a writer?

Andrea: When I was in second grade, my dad got me a notebook. He said if I had a thought, l could just write it down. He said it didn't have to be perfect. So that's where it started. Then, when I was in sixth grade, there was a writing competition at my school. My teacher entered me for the competition. I wrote a story about a man made of fire. It was a mess, but my story won. I felt good, and I thanked my teacher for that.

Reporter: What were some of your favorite books when you were a kid?

Andrea: One was The Snowy Day. That was really the first mainstream(主流的) book to have an African-American kid as the main character. I loved Peter, and this kid looked just like me. I loved that book.

Reporter: You're both a writer and an editor (编辑). What's the difference between the two jobs?

Andrea: When I write, I'm creating what's going to go in the book. When I'm editing, I'm helping other writers say what they want to say. As an editor, I also pass messages between the writer and the illustrator(插图画家), who typically do not meet each other.

Reporter:

Andrea: Write about things that are important to you. Believe that you can do it, and don't let anybody tell you that you can't.

1. （1） Who encouraged Andrea to start writing?

   A . Her teacher. B . Her father. C . Her classmate. D . Her mother.
3. （2） When Andrea was in sixth grade, ________.

   A . her life was a mess B . she read her favorite book C . she won a writing competition D . her teacher often helped with her studies
5. （3） What can we know about The Snowy Day?

   A . It is a collection of poems. B . It was the first book Andrea read. C . Its hero is an African-American boy. D . It was written by Andrea's teacher.
7. （4） What does Andrea think of the editor?

   A . The job of an editor is boring. B . The editor helps writers draw pictures. C . The job of an editor is similar to that of a writer. D . The editor is a bridge between the writer and the illustrator.
9. （5） What is probably the last question the reporter asked?

   A . Where do your ideas come from? B . When do you usually write your books? C . Can you say something about your latest book? D . What advice do you have for kids who want to be writers?