''They're made out of meat. ''
''Meat? ''
''There's no doubt about it. We picked up several from different parts of the planet, took them aboard our craft, and probed them all the way through. They're completely meat.''
''That's impossible. What about the radio signals? The message to the stars? ''
''They used the radio waves to talk, but the signals don't come from them. The signals come from machines. ''
''So who made the machines? That's who we want to contact. ''
''They made the machines. That's what I'm trying to tell you. Meat made the machines. ''
''That's ridiculous. How can meat make a machine? Maybe they're like the Orfolei. You know, a carbon - based intelligence that goes through a meat stage. ''
''No. They're born meat and they die meat. We studied them for several of their life spans, which didn't take long. Do you have any idea what's the life span of meat? ''
''Spare me. Okay, maybe they're only part meat. You know, like the Weddilei. A meat head with an electron plasma(电浆) brain inside. ''
''No. We thought of that, since they do have meat heads, like the Weddilei. But I told you, we probed them. They're meat all the way through. ''
''No brain? So. . . what does the thinking? ''
''You're not understanding, are you? You're refusing to deal with what I'm telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat. ''
''Oh, my! So what does this meat have in mind? ''
''First it wants to talk to us. Then I imagine it wants to explore the Universe, contact other creatures, exchange ideas and information. The usual. ''
''We're supposed to talk to meat! ? ''
''That's the idea. That's the message they're sending out by radio. 'Hello. Anyone out there? Anybody home? ' That sort of thing. ''
''They actually do talk, then. They use words, ideas, concepts? ''
''They do, but what do you think is on the radio? Meat sounds. They can even sing by forcing out air through their meat. ''
1.The ''meat'' probably refers to _________.
A.human beings on Earth
B.creatures on Earth
C.the Orfolei
D.the Weddilei
2.The two beings talking in the story seem to _________.
A.know the species of human beings a long time ago
B.be quite different from human beings in species
C.be made put of electrons
D.be made out of metals
3.The tone of the story is _________.
A.humorous B.serious
C.objective D.surprising
4.It can be inferred from the passage that human beings _________.
A.are the pioneer to adventure in the universe
B.as a species are the same as other creatures
C.as a species are inferior to the two beings who are talking
D.are looked at from a new point of view
When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years at my life. I was a total outsider, bullied at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my time friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
1.What was the author’s life like when he was 12?
A.Boring. B.Peaceful.
C.Unhappy. D.Meaningful.
2.How did the volunteer work benefit the author?
A.It made him popular in his town.
B.It helped him fall in love with reading
C.It helped him understand others’ lives better.
D.It helped him find the meaning of life.
3.Why did the author choose writing as his job?
A.He was inspired by his teacher.
B.He could pass positive energy to readers.
C.He wanted to share his school experiences.
D.He found he had a talent for writing.
4.What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?
A.Say “no” to bullies bravely.
B.Inspire others to make positive changes.
C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings.
In the past, most people would just throw away their worn-out appliances (家用电器)，but due to the many environmental issues that this has caused over the years, it is highly suggested to consider recycling or other ways.
Donate Your Appliances to an Organization
The first thing that most people think about when they hear about donating is giving old things to a charity or an organization. However, you should ensure that your appliances still work. Not only do you put repair costs on the charity, but you are also using the organization as a way to get rid of your junk.
Find a New Owner
There are many people that could greatly benefit from y our used appliances, including new couples, students, poverty-stricken families, and many others. Similar to donating to a charity, it is important to ensure that your appliances are in good working order, and if they are not, you can put up an ad definitely stating that you are giving away the broken appliances for free.
Contact a Recycling Company
Before you do recycle your old items, there are several things that you should be aware of. First of all, you need to know about how refrigerator freezers, and air conditioners are recycled, as often these must be covered. According to your city, you may be required to take off the doors of your appliances to protect children or animals from getting trapped inside and getting hurt.
Donate Your Appliances as Scrap (废品) Metal
If your old appliances are completely broken, it might be best to just give them away as scrap metal. Fortunately, there are many different organizations and companies that need as much metal as they can get. Additionally, you won't have to do any of the scrapping or tearing apart by your-selves, as professionals take care and effort in removing harmful elements.
1.What's the similarity between the first two ways?
A.The appliances are given away for free.
B.The appliances should be better in good condition.
C.The appliances will be sent to organizations.
D.The harmful parts of appliances must be got rid of.
2.If we want to recycle our old appliances, what should we consider?
A.What kind of appliances can be recycled.
B.Who can really benefit much from them.
C.Whether they will cause some danger or harm.
D.Which is the most suitable recycling company.
3.What can you do if you want to donate your completely broken appliances?
A.Tear them apart on your own.
B.Give them to companies that need metal.
C.Remove the harmful elements of them yourself.
D.Make sure companies that want the metal pay the delivery fee.
假定你是李华，为让学生更好地了解儒家文化，你校将邀请李教授到校做“儒家思想” 讲座。请给在你校就读的外国学生写份英文通知，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 内容安排；
3. 注意事项。注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：孔子Confucius 儒家思想 Confucianism
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter how the season is. I was driving slowly in this morning when I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to the full stop, and we stared at each other. His eyes seemed wisely. He had been in this world for some month and I didn’t want end his life. Finally, I motioned with my hand for him to go on. Having seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment but thanked God that I had been going slowly not to hit this beautiful creature.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Weddings are generally considered personal events, but some couples in India are more than happy to have strangers all over the world attend1.(they) traditional weddings, for a fee.
2.(pay) hundreds of dollars to attend the wedding of two strangers in a3.(total) foreign country may seem strange to some people, but according to a company specializing in wedding tourism, it is “the4.(culture) immersion ( 渗 透 )” for tourists to experience many elements of Indian culture. Clients get to put on traditional Indian clothing, taste local food, take part in beautiful wedding customs, which will usually create5. unique atmosphere for the clients. As for the couples getting married, they get to share the happiest day of their lives not just with family and friends,6. with the world.
Tourists 7. (interest) in attending a traditional Indian wedding through JMW have to pay a fee of $150 for the one-day attendance, or $250 for two days, 8. covers the entrance to the wedding plus food and drinks, as well as a person to welcome them and explain all the traditional customs.
So far, feedback from both tourists and Indian couples9. (appear) to be very positive. “The10. (contribute) I made was the best and easiest way to thank the couple for their hospitality and this extraordinary experience,” one Hungarian tourist said. Couples, on the other hand, are excited to know people from other countries.
