Urlock skillfully guided his spaceship toward an open area with little vegetation. The disk-shaped vehicle landed with great force, digging into the soft desert sand.
Relieved, Urlock signaled the landing party, which was made up of intergalactic
scientists and adventurers from throughout the sector. They hoped this uncharted
planet would yield discoveries beneficial to all. They remained unaware that this
planet, Earth, was inhabited with a species protective of its resources.
Why does the author set this science-fiction scene in the desert?

In what way is the narrator most clearly a monster? a. he has no reason to be bitter but he is. b. he doesn't need to hurt animals but he does. c. he ha no reason to be mean but he is. d. he doesn't need to feel ashamed but he does.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

In romeo and juliet who are romeos parents