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　　I know science's limitations, but with my worship of science I always let the scientists do the groundwork, having complete confidence in them. I let them discover the physical universe for me-the physical universe that I de-sire so much to know. Then, after getting as much as possible of the scientist's knowledge, I remember that human beings are greater than the analytical scientist that the latter cannot tell us everything, not tell us about the most important things, the things that make for happiness.

　　It is instead intuitive thinking that alone can help us attain the truth and wisdom of living. Truly intuitive thinking is always the type of thinking that is sort of warm, emotional, and half-humorous, mixed in part with idealism and in part with delightful nonsense. Great wisdom consists in not demanding too much of human nature, and yet not altogether spoiling it by indulgence. One must try to do one's best and at the same time, one must, when rewarded by partial success or confronted with partial failure, say to oneself, “I have done my best. ” This is about all the philosophy of living that one needs.

　　After science has done its groundwork, religion, art, literature, and philosophy must take their rightful place in human life. These things do not seem to tie together with science in the modem world; the specialist has taken over the human being. For science can never replace art, religion, literature and philosophy. Next to knowledge, we must retain, and never lose, a taste for life, a respect for life, a sense of wonder at life, and a proper and reasonable attitude toward life. The taste for life must be simple, the respect for life must be truly profound, the sense of wonder must be fully alive, and the attitude toward life must be harmonious and reasonable .

1．According to this passage, which of the following is one of science's limitations?

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A．Science cannot make us live happily.

B．Science cannot discover knowledge.

C．Science cannot lead us to success.

D．Science cannot give us confidence.

2．According to the author, intuitive thinking is something that________.

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A．scientists use to discover knowledge.

B．people can do, but animals cannot.

C．students can learn in school.

D．we need to lead a better life.

3．The author recommends that we should

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A．be satisfied with moderate achievement.

B．avoid failure at all costs.

C．ignore human nature .

D．drive ourselves to be the best.

4．The author thinks that in the modern world1________.

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A．a true taste for life depends upon science.

B．science is closely related to the humanities.

C．harmony can be found among scientists.

D．experts have controlled our way of life.

5．What statement best reflects the author's opinion as stated in this passage?

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A．Science teaches us more about life than art, religion, literature and philosophy.

B．Art, religion, literature and philosophy are no less important than science .

C．Science should replace religion as a new faith for people today.

D．Knowledge of the physical universe gives us wisdom about life.

阅读理解训练

　　I know science's limitations, but with my worship of science I always let the scientists do the groundwork, having complete confidence in them. I let them discover the physical universe for me-the physical universe that I de-sire so much to know. Then, after getting as much as possible of the scientist's knowledge, I remember that human beings are greater than the analytical scientist that the latter cannot tell us everything, not tell us about the most important things, the things that make for happiness.

　　It is instead intuitive thinking that alone can help us attain the truth and wisdom of living. Truly intuitive thinking is always the type of thinking that is sort of warm, emotional, and half-humorous, mixed in part with idealism and in part with delightful nonsense. Great wisdom consists in not demanding too much of human nature, and yet not altogether spoiling it by indulgence. One must try to do one's best and at the same time, one must, when rewarded by partial success or confronted with partial failure, say to oneself, “I have done my best. ” This is about all the philosophy of living that one needs.

　　After science has done its groundwork, religion, art, literature, and philosophy must take their rightful place in human life. These things do not seem to tie together with science in the modem world; the specialist has taken over the human being. For science can never replace art, religion, literature and philosophy. Next to knowledge, we must retain, and never lose, a taste for life, a respect for life, a sense of wonder at life, and a proper and reasonable attitude toward life. The taste for life must be simple, the respect for life must be truly profound, the sense of wonder must be fully alive, and the attitude toward life must be harmonious and reasonable .

1．According to this passage, which of the following is one of science's limitations?

[　　]

A．Science cannot make us live happily.

B．Science cannot discover knowledge.

C．Science cannot lead us to success.

D．Science cannot give us confidence.

2．According to the author, intuitive thinking is something that________.

[　　]

A．scientists use to discover knowledge.

B．people can do, but animals cannot.

C．students can learn in school.

D．we need to lead a better life.

3．The author recommends that we should

[　　]

A．be satisfied with moderate achievement.

B．avoid failure at all costs.

C．ignore human nature .

D．drive ourselves to be the best.

4．The author thinks that in the modern world1________.

[　　]

A．a true taste for life depends upon science.

B．science is closely related to the humanities.

C．harmony can be found among scientists.

D．experts have controlled our way of life.

5．What statement best reflects the author's opinion as stated in this passage?

[　　]

A．Science teaches us more about life than art, religion, literature and philosophy.

B．Art, religion, literature and philosophy are no less important than science .

C．Science should replace religion as a new faith for people today.

D．Knowledge of the physical universe gives us wisdom about life.

       The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before changes for the better, changes for the worse, changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings ,changes that put man in danger .Many things caused the changes ,but ,in my opinion ,the most important was the progress in science.

       Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views. It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe ,it has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development .Technology in the application of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.

       The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings : in pure science―a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning ;in applied science―a more reasonable sharing of material benefits ,and better protection of the environment.

       Sadly ,however ,there is another side to the picture .The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind .The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet .We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons ,Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War ,the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used ,the result could have been the ruin of the human race ,as well as of many kinds of animals.

       William Shakespeare said. “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn（纱线）,good and ill together. “The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities―science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so ?Must the ill always go together with the good ?Are we biologically programmed for war?

72．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?

       （①=Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph 2, ③=Paragraph 3, ④=Paragraph 4,⑤=Paragraph 5）

73．From the fourth paragraph ,we can infer that       .

       A．a great many nuclear weapons were actually used for war

       B．a large number of nuclear weapons should have been used for war

       C．the author is doubtful about the ruin of human beings by nuclear weapons

       D．the author is anxious about the huge number of nuclear weapons on the earth

74．The underlined word “mingled” in the last paragraph most probably means     .

       A．simple                 B．mixed                  C．sad                     D．happy

75．What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?

       A．Further application of science to war.

       B．More reading of William Shakespeare.

       C．Proper use of science in the new century.

       D．Effective ways to separate the good from the ill.

Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money ____1____ further. The __2__ you go about purchasing something or a service can actually save you money or can add __3__ the cost.

　____4___ the simple example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __5__ that you are making the __6__ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest __7__ price. __8____ when you get it home you may find that it __9__ twice as long as a more expensive __10__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most __11__ one of all.

　　So what principles should you __12__ when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable __13__ in excellent condition, __14__ will be saving money in the long __15__.

　__16__ you buy a new appliance, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __17__. Before you buy an expensive item, or a __18__, do check the price and __19__ is on offer. If possible, choose __20__ three items or three estimates.

1．A．running                 B．do                    C．go                D．pay

2．A．form                     B．fashion                   C．way                D．method

3．A．up                       B．to                      C．in                  D．on

4．A．Make                    B．Look                   C．Take               D．Put

5．A．convince                  B．accept                    C．examine          D．think

6．A．proper                     B．best                       C．reasonable       D．most

7．A．for                         B．with                       C．in                 D．on

8．A．But                       B．However               C．Still             D．Even

9．A．spends                     B．takes                      C．lasts               D．consumes

10．A．mode                   B．copy                      C．sample            D．model

11．A．cheap                    B．expensive               C．best               D．valuable

12．A．adopt                     B．lay                      C．stick               D．adapt

13．A．products                B．possession              C．material           D．ownership

14．A．it                     B．they                 C．you             D．we

15．A．run                    B．interval                 C．period             D．time

16．A．After                  B．Until                      C．Before            D．When

17．A．function                 B．purpose                  C．goal                D．task

18．A．car                    B．hairdryer               C．service            D．feelings

19．A．what                     B．which                           C．that                D．this

20．A．of                       B．in                          C．by                  D．from