TFK Kid Reporter Dahlia Suiter spoke with the writer of Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink.

    You just said that you didn't think you'd become a writer. Why?

    I didn't know what I would be. There were times when I wanted to be a scientist. I loved reading about biology.

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    I never thought about writing stories for adults (成年人). It was always for children because when I was a child, books were so important to me.

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    Revision(修改) is my favorite part. If I can add (增加) something surprising at the same time, I'm happy about that, too.

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    Writing is hard, and if you're not having fun with it, why do it? "Save ( 保存) what you write" is very important because you may need it. You may need that part you cut.

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    I hope the book will open up new places to go with writing.

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    Yes. Writing can be a good way to discover (发现) yourself. You learn about yourself when you write. Writing also slows your thinking down, and you can make discoveries and go places that you don't expect.

Five Ways to Fight Germs（细菌）

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    If you have a cold or flu，you'd better not pass it on to anyone else. Just use a napkin every time you sneeze or cough. Put used napkins in the dustbin.

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    Always wash your hands with running water and soap before you cat anything，after you use the bathroom and after you sneeze（打喷嚏）or blow your nose. The germs won't stand a chance.

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    Stations, hospitals, supermarkets are places filled with germs that make people sick. When people cough or sneeze, the germs spread widely, landing here and there.

    Unless it's necessary, go out less often.

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    You should always buy pets from a good pet shop and take them to the animal doctor regularly. Keep pets as clean as possible and always wash your hands after you play with them.

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    When you go food shopping, buy all the things for the fridge, and put them away as soon as you get home.

    Always prepare for food with clean hands.

Do you feel senior high school is still far away? The earlier you prepare for it, the easier it will be. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. 

Stay organized

"The biggest thing is to stay organized, " says Philip Tubiolo, a graduate(毕业生) from Bayport High School. " {#blank#}2{#/blank#}I always transfer(转移) paper notes online so that it is easy for me to review them. "

Ask for help

"I think a lot of kids are afraid to ask for help, " Sachem North High School's Erin Maryzek says. "If you don't understand a concept(概念)，let the teacher know. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. "

Reduce stress

"It's not just study, study, study, " says Roslyn High School's Todd Warshawsky. "I was a runner. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} " Sachem North's Maryzek agrees, "Though schoolwork is important, it's also important to reduce stress and have fun in healthy ways. "

Say no to romance

"Don't get a girlfriend or boyfriend, " advises Esteban Idrovo at Stony Brook University, "I started dating(约会) in the ninth grade. I got too distracted(分心的). {#blank#}5{#/blank#}"

提示：(1)What plants can you see in your daily life? (2)What do plants need to grow well? (3)Why are plants important? (至少三点)

要求：(1)短文必须包括所有提示内容，可适当发挥；(2)不得出现真实人名、地名和校名；(3)70词左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。

My name is Li Hua. I am lucky to be here. 

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 The new school term is starting. It's time to put on your school uniform and go to school. For most Chinese pupils, wearing a school uniform is a part of everyday life. But in France, it's a different story!

In France, students usually wear their own clothes to school. But now, about 100 schools in France want their students to wear uniforms. Why? It's because French students are not interested in studying. 

 Schools think that uniforms can help. If everyone wears the same uniforms, students will study hard. Uniforms can also help students feel like they are part of the same team and get along better. They could help make a better place for study. 

 In the future, we might not just drive or take trains to get around. Smart people are making a new way to travel: flying cars. These cars can drive on the road like usual cars, but they can also fly in the sky like planes.

"Wow, can you imagine flying over traffic jams?" asks Tom.

"Sure, Tom!" answers Sarah. "It would save us so much time."

 Flying cars can help deal with(处理) some big travel problems. One is traffic jams. With flying cars, people can fly over them and save time. Another problem is pollution. Many flying cars are being made as electric cars, so...

"I heard these electric(电) flying cars won't pollute the air," Jack puts a word in.

"That's right, Jack," adds Emma. "They' re eco-friendly and a big step towards cleaner transportation(交通)."

 Safety(安全) is very important for new ways to travel. Engineers are using cool technology to make flying cars safe. They put safety net s into them, like parachutes and good guided system(导航系统) to help.

"Dad, are flying cars safe?" little Timmy asks.

"Yes, Timmy," his dad reassures him. "Engineers are working hard to make them as safe as possible."

 Flying cars are still being tested, but some companies have tried them out. It might take a few years, but soon we might see flying cars in our everyday life. The idea of flying cars is not just a dream any more— it's getting real.

"I can't wait for the day we can just fly to work," says Lisa, excitedly.

"Me neither," agrees Mike. "It's going to change the way we live and travel."