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Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:

passage is meant to _________.

A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience

B) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer

C) show young people it s unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame

D) encourage young people to pursue a writing career

57. What can be concluded from the passage?

A) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.

B) A writer s success depends on luck rather than on effort.