Until recently, the “science of the future” was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.

   Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic(合成的) materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.

   Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in “growing” a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be “biotech hearts and eyes” which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.

   The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic(灾难性的) levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.

   It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other “science of the future” can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利), in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.

68.According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be __________.

   A. electronics    B. biotechnology    C. genetic engineering   D. nuclear technology

69. Organic chemistry helps to produce materials that are __________.

   A. as good as wool                            B. as good as an insect’s body 

   C. not as good as natural materials       D. better than natural materials.

70. According to the passage, it may soon be possible__________.

   A. to make something as good as human skin   B. to produce drugs without side effects

   C. to transplant human organs                        D. to make artificial hearts and eyes

71. In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that ___________.

   A. biological power sources would be put into use soon

   B. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future

   C. dependence on non-renewable power sources would be reduced soon

   D. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years

72. What do we learn from the last paragraph?

   A. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems.

   B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.

   C. Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power.

   D. Biological power will keep all its promises.

   Until recently, the “science of the future” was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.

   Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic(合成的) materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.

   Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in “growing” a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be “biotech hearts and eyes” which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.

   The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic(灾难性的) levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.

   It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other “science of the future” can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利), in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.

68.According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be __________.

   A. electronics    B. biotechnology    C. genetic engineering   D. nuclear technology

69. Organic chemistry helps to produce materials that are __________.

   A. as good as wool                            B. as good as an insect’s body 

   C. not as good as natural materials       D. better than natural materials.

70. According to the passage, it may soon be possible__________.

   A. to make something as good as human skin   B. to produce drugs without side effects

   C. to transplant human organs                        D. to make artificial hearts and eyes

71. In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that ___________.

   A. biological power sources would be put into use soon

   B. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future

   C. dependence on non-renewable power sources would be reduced soon

   D. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years

72. What do we learn from the last paragraph?

   A. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems.

   B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.

   C. Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power.

   D. Biological power will keep all its promises.

 (衡阳市八中2008届高三模拟试题D篇)

Until recently, the “science of the future” was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.

Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.

Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in “growing” a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be “biotech hearts and eyes” which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.

The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.

It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other “science of the future” can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.

68.According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be      .

A.biotechnology      B.electronics        C.genetic engineering         D.nuclear technology      

69.Organic chemistry helps to produce materials that are     .

A.as good as wool                                  B.as good as an insect’s body

C.better than natural materials           D.not as good as natural materials     

70.According to passage, it may soon be possible     .

A.to make something as good as human skin     

B.to make artificial hearts and eyes

C.to transplant human organs                  

D.to produce drugs without side effects

71.In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that______.

  A.the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years

B.biological power sources would be put into use soon

C.oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future

D.dependence on non-renewable power sources would be reduced soon

72.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

  A.Biological power will keep all its promises

  B.Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems

  C.Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power

  D.Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power

Until recently, the "science of the future" was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence．Today it seems more and more likely that me next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering．This combination is the science of biotechnology．

Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic（合成的）materials．However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve heat and also to absorb moisture．Nothing mat we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects．

Nevertheless, scientists in the, laboratory have already succeeded in "growing" a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin．The next step may well be "biotech hearts and eyes" which can replace diseased organs in human beings．These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans．

The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising．In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C．Clarice, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy．Some of these power sources will be biological．Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources．Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient．However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution．It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing mat pollution to catastrophic levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner．

It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other "science of the future" can solve our problems．Before we surrender to（屈服于） mat temptation we should remember nuclear power．

Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy, today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in me Ukraine．Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way．

50．According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be_____．

　　　 A．electronics　 　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．biotechnology　 　

　　　 C．genetic engineering　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 D．nuclear technology

51．Organic chemistry helps to produce materials mat are_____．

　　　 A．as good as wool　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　 B．as good as an insect's body

　　　 C．not as good as natural materials　　 　　　　　 D．better than natural material

52．According to the passage, it may soon be possible_____．

　　　 A．to make something as good as human skin 　 B．to produce drugs without side effects

　　　 C．to transplant human organs　　　　 　　　 D．to make artificial hearts and eyes

53．In 1996．Arthur C．Clarke predicted that _____．

　　　 A．biological power sources would be put into use soon

　　　 B．oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future

　　　 C．dependence on non-renewable power sources would be reduced soon

　　　 D．the Chemobyl disaster would happen in two years

54．What do we leam from the last paragraph?

　　　 A．Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems．

　　　 B．Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power．

　　　 C．Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power．

　　　 D．Biological power will keep all its promises．