Arriving in Shanghai

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Questions and Answers

How long did 9355 and 9356 spend studying before departing?

  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
  • 72 hours (correct)
  • 49 hours

What preparations did 9355 and 9356 make before their trip?

  • Final pre-trip checks (correct)
  • Bought souvenirs
  • Packed their luggage
  • Learned English

What city did 9355 and 9356 choose as their first destination?

  • Beijing
  • Hong Kong
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai (correct)

What was 9356 practicing before arriving in Shanghai?

<p>Walking like humans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is difficult for 9356 to get used to?

<p>Walking with two legs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 9355 have difficulty understanding about the Chinese language?

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What does the text say 9355 and 9356 did after learning to speak Chinese?

<p>Transformed into humans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word is used to describe spaceships?

<p>飞船 (fēi chuán) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term '星球 (xīng qiú)' refer to?

<p>Planet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word '选择 (xuăn zé)' mean?

<p>Choose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 9355 compare to in order to try and understand it?

<p>Sleeping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time do 9355 and 9356 expect to arrive at Earth

<p>Midnight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase '明亮 (míng liàng)' mean?

<p>Bright (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 9355 doing while 9356 is adjusting to walking?

<p>Studying Chinese (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered inefficient for 9356?

<p>Walking on two legs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered normal on 9355 and 9356's home planet?

<p>Flying (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another word for destination?

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The word 'transform' is also known as?

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What does the word 'efficiency' translate to?

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What does the phrase '行进(xíng jìn)' refer to?

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Flashcards

Transform (biàn shēn)

To change form or appearance.

Spaceship (fēi chuán)

A vehicle used for traveling in space.

Choose (xuăn zé)

To pick out or select from a number of alternatives.

Bright/Luminous (míng liàng)

Giving out or reflecting a lot of light.

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One of (zhī yī)

Being an individual thing or element.

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As (zuò wéi)

In the role or capacity of.

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Destination (mù dì dì)

A place to which someone is going.

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Efficiency (xiào lù)

The state or quality of being productive.

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Advance/March forward (xíng jìn)

Move forward; proceed.

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After all (bì jìng)

Despite everything; in spite of.

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Planet (xīng qiú)

A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.

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At the same time (yǔ cǐ tóng shí)

At the same moment.

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But (dàn què)

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has already been said.

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According to (gēn jù)

According to

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Physiological (shēng lǐ)

Relating to an organism's physical processes.

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Regularly (yǒu guī lǜ de)

Occurring at fixed intervals.

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Temporary (zàn shí)

For a short time.

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Time (qī jiān)

A length or portion of time.

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Strength (tǐ lì)

Physical strength and good condition.

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Recover (huī fù)

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

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Study Notes

  • Chapter 1 is titled "Arriving in Shanghai"
  • 9355 and 9356 walked out of the school
  • They studied for 72 hours
  • They learned how to speak Chinese
  • They transformed into human beings
  • They boarded a spaceship and performed pre-flight checks
  • They flew towards Earth
  • They estimated their arrival time on Earth to be midnight in 49 days

Shanghai

  • They chose Shanghai in China as their destination
  • Shanghai is described as the brightest city at night in China

9356's practice

  • Prior to arriving in Shanghai, 9356 practiced walking like a human
  • 9356 was not used to the newly installed legs
  • 9356 also finds it difficult to get used to walking on two legs because it is inefficient
  • Everyone on their planet can fly
  • 9355 is reviewing the Chinese he just learned

Words

  • There are many words that 9355 knows what they mean
  • 9355 cannot understand the significance of sleeping
  • The things they learned stopped temporarily
  • 9355 does not understand eating three meals a day and sleeping
  • It wastes time to recover strength because on their planet they only use one finger to move

Additional details

  • Time passed fast
  • The street lights and tall buildings light up
  • 9355 and 9356 have good physical strength
  • This is not because of the black sun

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