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【题目】A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous.

Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.

Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections, whatever is scientifically possible will be done-somewhere, sometime. They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages them from making efforts to build a safer world.

In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact(影响) on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.

Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the untied efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future.

【1】What can we conclude from the recent study?

A. People think highly of science.

B. People hold mixed opinions about science.

C. Science is getting dangerously out of control.

D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.

【2】According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?

A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down.

B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science.

C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future.

D. People will work more actively to put science under control.

【3】The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because_______

A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomes

B. the ties between different areas need strengthening

C. united efforts are necessary for the development of science

D. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers.

B. The development of science mostly lies in people's attitudes.

C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts.

D. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas.

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】本文是一篇议论文,针对科学以及滥用科学的问题进行了议论和说明。为了让科学在一定的范围下正当的使用,还需要人们的努力。

【1】细节题。在文章第二段和第三段 Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. 科学进步的如此快,科学被商业所影响着,我们很可能去相信,我们所做的任何决定将会产生一些影响。They believe that science will get out of control in the end. 他们相信科学将会最终失去控制。故选B

【2】细节题。第三段最后一句This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages them from making efforts to build a safer world.这种想法也是很危险的,因为,它消耗的是一种无助感,使他们对于努力建立一个安全的世界感到沮丧。

【3】细节题。文章最后一句话Only through the untied efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future.只有人们带着希望团结努力,我们才能完全阻止科学的滥用并且让科学在未来最好的为人类服务。故选D

【4】主旨分析题。从文章整体来看科学可以为人类造福,但是科学的不当使用会使得科学脱离控制,本文的主旨在于警示人们对科学的的态度,从而避免不好的事情发生。

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