Fiction: Group 4
‘But trees are valuable natural resources. Sacrificing trees for fences is a kind of waste. I suggest you cut
down trees to produce paper for study purposes rather than that! I really want to know what inspired you to
carry out such a strange idea.’ I said.
Mr. Peak explained, ‘I don’t mean to specialize and separate the region from all other places. Actually, I just
think that with the addition of the fences, the local citizens can fling themselves into their lives without
much external intervention.
I gave a response, ‘I don’t think so. I just believe that Pearl River Delta, where we live, would be significant
when seen on maps after the construction. This is the only one advantage.’
‘Are you sure you want to carry out the construction work, Mr. Peak?’ Long being silent, Ella said
something again.
‘Yes, I used to be an engineer. I’ve made use of the skills to invent ten robots for helping with the work.
They’ll be ready tonight.’ answered Mr. Peak seriously.
‘Is the construction work done by your robots?’ I asked.
‘Certainly, nearly all the complicated and repeated procedures and work has been done by the robots. The
more they have contributed, the more intelligent they have become. When one of the robots successfully
completes a task, it gains double of skills than before inside its brain and body. Thus, it is probable that the
robots will become even cleverer than humans. When I designed the robots, I didn’t pay much attention to
their appearance. They are identically one meter in height and simply covered by silver layers. They look
ordinary but have enormous strength. Though the robots do not contain muscles like a human, they can lift
up and transfer heavy things like refrigerators, motor cars, etc. at high speed without getting hurt and tired.
Robots are powerful, their skills can bring incredible convenience and efficiency to us!’ said Mr. Peak.
‘Not at all, the robots can be extremely troublesome and dangerous if you cannot control them! But have
you confirmed and set what is to be done by them?’ I asked.
‘Yes, I have set them tasks. Tonight, they will start working by firstly cutting down trees. The robots will
keep doing this until the mission is finished without stopping.’ Mr. Peak explained.
‘What? Then how should I stop them?’ I was puzzled.
‘By entering the password in any one of the robots’ bodies, then all the robots will stop their operation.’
answered Mr. Peak calmly.
‘Quickly tell us the password!’ I could not wait any longer.
‘Oh, I’m sorry that I’ve forgotten.’ Mr. Peak apologized.
The conversation with Mr. Peak ended. I left the office with disappointment with the other citizens. ‘No
matter how, we should find out where the robots is locating and stop them from working.’ I insisted.
Molly said: ‘I think they are staying in the countryside, preparing for cutting trees.’
‘You are right. Let’s go!’ I agreed.
When we were at the entrance of the country park, the sky had turned darker. Another night had come.
Despite any difficulties, we promised that we would not return home until we found the robots. After
walking around for an hour, I discovered that a middle-sized eye-catching robot was holding an axe and
was going to strongly hit and destroy the tree. Without any hesitation, I rushed desperately toward it and
pushed the axe over to the ground. I saw there was a lock on the back of the robot. I remembered Mr. Peak
