Among the most popular books being written today are those
which are usually classified as science fiction. It is a broad type of fiction
that often involves (36) based on current or future science
or (37) . Science fiction is found in books, art, television,
films, games, theater, and other media. Hundreds of (38) are
published every year and read by all kinds of people. (39) ,
some of the most successful films of recent years have been based on science
fiction stories. Most of the (40) of science fiction,
however, have been written within the last one hundred years. Books by writers,
such as Jules Verne and H. G. Wells, to (41) just two
well-known authors, have been translated into many languages. Modem science
fiction writers don’t write about men from Mars of space (42)
stories. It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new
development in (43) , but its origin can be found in books
written hundreds of years ago. (44) , a theme which is still
found in modem-stories. (45) ; or in imaging future worlds
which are a reflection of the world which we live in now. Because of this, their
writing has obvious political meaning. (46) , the writers may
find it difficult to keep ahead of scientific advances.