An Interview with Andy Griffiths
Andy Griffiths is well known as a writer of children's books. Here are some interesting things, you might not know about him!
What do you like to do after a long day of writing?
I go for long runs and bike rides beside the beach. An hour of exercise after a long day of writing gives me energy. Then I'm ready to write some more.
Do you write using a computer or by hand?
At first I write the stories by hand, and then I transfer（转录）them onto a computer. I like to write by hand when I travel. I find it very easy to lose myself in my diary when I am away from my usual activities.
What super power would you like to have?
X-ray vision（影像）if I can control it.
What is your favourite food?
I'm never happier than when I'm drinking banana milkshakes. And I love fish. But I don't like drinking fish milkshakes - they are just terrible!
What is your favourite book?
Alice in Wonderland. It has so many surprises and such silliness in it.
Do you write for adults too?
Only if I really have to. I much prefer the freedom and fun of writing for children.
What do you say to kids who say, "Why should I read?"
As Dr. Seuss says. "The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."
53．What is Andy's job?
54．What do you think of Andy?
55．Do you want to be a person like Andy? Why or why not?
53．A writer of children's books.
54．He is an interesting man with a lot of hobbies.
55．Yes. Because I also want to write for children and bring them fun of reading.
No. Because I don't like writing.
【解析】
短文大意：本文是对著名儿童读物作家安迪•格里菲思的采访实录，安迪介绍了自己的兴趣爱好、写作目的和读书的乐趣。
53．题意：安迪的工作是什么?考查细节理解。根据Andy Griffiths is well known as a writer of children's books.可知是著名的儿童读物作家，故填A writer of children's books.。
54．题意：你觉得安迪怎么样?考查细节判断。根据Here are some interesting things可知他很有趣，结合采访内容可知他有很多爱好，故填He is an interesting man with a lot of hobbies.。
55．题意：你想成为像安迪一样的人吗?为什么?为什么不?考查观点态度题。本题可自由表达，需用yes或no回答，合理即可。如Yes. Because I also want to write for children and bring them fun of reading. /No. Because I don't like writing.。
【点睛】
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