Level B2 General English

Lesson 64

Paranormal Beliefs
超常信仰

Every year, all over the world, there are thousands of sightings of strange objects and lights flying through the air. Many people say that they have met aliens or been taken on board a UFO. Other people think that some governments have captured UFOs and are studying them in a secret location. Are these sightings really alien ships or are they just planes, helicopters or even stars and planets?

There are so many sightings and stories but where is the evidence? There are many pictures but they are always out of focus or sometimes fake. How can governments keep such a big secret? Why do reports of aliens change every time there is a new science fiction movie out? People love these stories but what are the real facts? Maybe we will never know?

The discovery of alien life would have a huge effect on our lives. Aliens could bring new medical technology or clean energy. But on the other hand they might come to control us or our planet. Perhaps we will find alien life closer to home. There may be bacteria or basic life on Mars or the moons of Jupiter. This is not as exciting as meeting alien people but it may be more realistic.