1. (2023·全国甲卷·乙卷) 听材料，回答问题。

1. （1） How does Robert sound when speaking of his being a writer?

   A . Hopeful. B . Grateful. C . Doubtful.
3. （2） What was Robert like before he was 9 years old?

   A . He had wild imagination. B . He enjoyed sports. C . He loved science.
5. （3） What did Robert's father do?

   A . A teacher. B . A coach. C . A librarian.
7. （4） What helped Robert become a writer?

   A . Writing daily.   B . Listening to stories.  C . Reading extensively.