1989年全国硕士研究生考试英语试卷及答案.docVIP

Ⅱ.Reading Comprehension passage 1 A scientist once said: I have concluded that the earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space. If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified. flying objects), questions immediately come up. Why dont they get in touch with us, then? Why dont they land right on the White House lawn and declare themselves? people asked. In reply, scientists say that, while this may be what we want, it may not necessarily be what they want. The most likely explanation, it seems to me, said Dr. Mead, is that