It is the firm belief of astronomers that there are living creatures on other planets. It is also their earnest wish that some d

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问题     It is the firm belief of astronomers that there are living creatures on other planets. It is also their earnest wish that some day contact may be made【C1】______such living creatures by sending messages with the help of radio signals. The【C2】______of communicating with people on other planets may one day come true since radio telescopes have now been invented.
    Scientific projects of various kinds are now being launched to【C3】______signals or to receive signals from distant planets. The question now【C4】______. What sort of message should be sent so that it could be understood. To send a message in any language would be impractical as it would【C5】______not be intelligible.【C6】______is the opinion of scientists that a signal in the form of a simple arithmetic sequence might be understood.
    Scientists think that pictures might also be understood, so it would be a good idea to send pictures of the people【C7】______our planet. Pictures of domestic animals together with various crops we【C8】______for our food might also be sent. Pictures of houses and buildings might【C9】______further information about our life and society.
    As time goes on, TV pictures might be sent which would make the beings on other planets aware【C10】______the life and the level of civilization on our planet.
【C9】

选项 A、delay
B、do
C、deliver
D、convey

答案D

解析 本题测试根据上下文选择词义的能力。上文提到也许外星人能理解照片,所以给他们发送照片是个好主意。本句的意思应该是:楼房的照片也许能进一步传递有关我们生活、社会的信息。D项convey(传达,传递)最为确切,是正确答案。A项delay(延误)与上下文意思相差很大,B项和C项则不能与information搭配。
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