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W: Well, I think it's important to find out about the rest of the universe, even for human beings. M: But are we wasting money that could be spent on medical research and saving lives? W: I see what you are saying, but we need to understand the universe and how it works. M: But why? We live on earth. So as long as we can understand how the earth works... W: Let me ask you something. Wouldn't you like to travel into space, or visit the moon? M: Oh, yes, it would be wonderful! W: Well, exactly. Maybe in the future it'll be possible to do that. M: You’re right, in science there are no boundaries to what we can do. W: So do you agree that we should go on with the research? M: Of course. You’ve changed my mind. 15 Mary and Peter were having a picnic with some friends near a river when Mary shouted, "Look! That’s a spaceship up there and it's going to land here." Frightened by the strange spaceship, all the young people got into their cars and drove away as quickly as possible except Peter and Mary. They were more curious than frightened. They watched the spaceship land and saw a door open, but nobody came out, so they went to look into it. In the centre of the floor, there was a lot of food. Peter followed Mary into the spaceship and did not hear the door close behind him. The temperature fell in no time and very soon the two young people didn't know anything. When they came to, they were surprised to see that they were back by the river again. The spaceship had gone. Their cat was nearby. "What happened?" asked Mary. Peter scratched his head, saying slowly, “Don't ask me. Perhaps we had a dream. Come on. It's time to go home.” After driving about fifty meters, they found a thick wall made of something like glass stood in their way. On the other side of the wall, a few strange aliens were looking through the wall and reading a notice which, translated into English. Said: “New comers at the zo a pair of earth villagers in their field with their house on wheels.” (责任编辑：admin) |