input: Is there intelligent life on other planets? For years, scientists said "no" or "We don't know." But today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers. They believe intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe. They also think we will soon contact these beings. Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets? The first reason is time. Scientists believe the universe is about 12 billion years old. "This is long enough for other planets to have intelligent life," say Shostak and Barnet. The second reason is size--the universe is huge. "Tools like the Hubble telescope have shown that there are at least 100 billion galaxies," says Shostak. "And our galaxy, the Milk Way, has at least 100 billion stars. Some planets going around these stars might be similar to Earth." In the past, it was hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now, powerful telescopes allow scientists to discover smaller planets--the size of Mars or Earth in other solar systems. These planets might have intelligent life. Have beings from space already visited Earth? "Probably not," says Shostak. "It's a long way away. However, intelligent beings may contact us in other way, such as radio signs. In fact, they may be trying to communicate with us now, but we don't have the right tools to receive their messages. However, this is changing. By 2025, we could make contact with other life forms in our universe and we might help each other." 1. What scientific field do Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett work in?
2. What do they believe about intelligent life existing on other planets?
3. What galaxy do we live in?
4. How many stars does it have?
5. What type of tool allows us to see other planets?
6. What famous one is mentioned?
7. Does Shostak believe beings from space have already visited Earth?
8. Did Barnett express an opinion on that topic?
9. What is one way that we may be contacted?
10. Does Shostak believe beings from space will visit Earth soon?
11. Does Shostak believe beings from space could make contact with Earth soon? Return numbered answers in your output.

output: 1. they are astronomers
2. They believe intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe
3. the Milk Way
4. 100 billion stars
5. powerful telescopes
6. the Hubble telescope
7. no
8. no
9. radio signs
10. no
11. yes

input: Wednesday night 7: 30 p. m. at the Chuckle Bar!

Starring Rodney Mann, Pedro Mendez and Larry Dunne!

Next Wednesday night at the Chuckle Bar we have an all star line up of comedians. Three of the world's best known comedians are coming together for one night only. Book your tickets by calling 1 900 555 6565 or be at the door early to buy them before the show begins.

Rodney Mann

Mann is famous for his jokes about average people and their life. Many of his jokes are social commentaries on everyday things. He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up.

Mann's most famous opening line, "You know, I was walking down the street the other day. . . " is known all over the world. He is just back from his tour of Europe, and is appearing at the Chuckle Bar for one night only. Don't miss it!

Pedro Mendez

Pedro Mendez grew up on a small farm in Panama. He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten, and has been telling jokes and making people laugh ever since. Recently, the 30 year old comedian began to film a new TV programme that he will both act in and produce.

Experience Mendez's unique Latin style humor for yourself. His routine, "I had a farm in Panama", is a classic that should not be missed.

Larry Dunne

Larry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades. He began his career by performing for soldiers in Hawaii in the 1950s, and since then, he has been the host of his own late night TV programme. The videos and DVDs of his performances are the best sellers of any stand-up acts out there. As an old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines.

Dunne is best known for his jokes about life in the USA and how it has changed during his lifetime. This will be Dunne's last show before he retires, so don't miss it.

Call 1-900-555-6565 to reserve your tickets or be at the door by 7: 00 p. m. . 1. How many comedians will be at the Chuckle Bar on Wednesday night?
2. What time is the show?
3. How can people book tickets?
4. Or?
5. Who is famous for his jokes about normal people?
6. Where is the locale of many of his jokes?
7. What significance does New York have for him?
8. What is a frequent opener for Mann?
9. Where did he just get back from?
10. How many nights will he perform at the Chuckle bar?
11. Who grew up on a small farm?
12. Where?
13. How old was he when he relocated to the United States?
14. How old is he?
15. What did he do recently?
16. Will he act in it?
17. What is a common opener of his?
18. Who has been a comedian for over five decades?
19. Who was his first audience?
20. Where?
21. When?
22. Does he have his own TV show? Return numbered answers in your output.

output:
1. three
2. 7:30 pm
3. call 1 900 555 6565
4. at the door
5. Rodney Mann
6. New York
7. he grew up there
8. "You know, I was walking down the street the other day. . . "
9. Europe
10. one
11. Pedro Mendez
12. Panama
13. ten
14. 30
15. filmed a new TV programme
16. yes
17. "I had a farm in Panama"
18. Larry Dunne
19. soldiers
20. Hawaii
21. 1950s
22. yes