DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage from the beginning of an informative text. Then, answer the questions. (1) Is there life somewhere else in the universe besides here on Earth? Science fiction tells us there is. In fact, real scientists are searching for an answer. SETI stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. The SETI Institute is focused on seeking evidence of life in the universe. (2) The SETI Institute began operations in February of 1985. Since that time, more than 130 scientists and other staff members have joined its operations. The main work of the institute is to try to detect evidence of life in the universe by seeking signals across the vast reaches of space. To do so, SETI operates a number of telescopes. The idea is that an advanced civilization like ours must be producing radio signals and other transmissions that, with the proper equipment, can be detected and analyzed to discover its source. 1. What topic does paragraph 1 introduce?​