Question

【題目】What is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science?

We all know that science plays an important role in our societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. The second is the application of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.

What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.

He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum(光譜).

He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available. He rejects authority as the only basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively.

Furthermore, he does not accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.

Lastly, he is full of imagination since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place.

These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.

【1】Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE?

A. He doesn’t find confidence and pleasure in work.

B. He is interested in problems that are explained.

C. He makes efforts to investigate potential connections.

D. He looks for new ways of acting.

【2】According to the passage, a successful scientist would NOT______.

A. easily believe in unchecked statements.

B. easily criticize others' research work.

C. always use his imagination in work.

D. always use evidence from observation.

【3】Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?

A. complete B. concrete

C. complicated D. confusing

【4】 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Application of technology.

B. Progress in modern society.

C. Successful scientists' ways of thinking and acting.

D. How to become a successful scientist.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】C

【4】C

【解析】

試題分析：本文是一篇說明文，說明了科學在社會中起著重要的作用，然而許多人認為，我們的進取取決于科學的兩個不同的方面，第一個方面是機器的應用，產(chǎn)品知識，科學家和技術人人員開發(fā)系統(tǒng)。二是思想和行為為科學家在研究中使用特殊方法的應用

【1】C細節(jié)理解題。由第一段第四行many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science.很多人認為我們的進步依賴于兩種不同的科學方面�？梢灾�道答案，故選B。

【2】A推理判斷題。由第二段第二行he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected他想了解宇宙是如何運作的。他通常都會注意到他所通知的問題，并沒有令人滿意的解釋，并尋找關系，即使現(xiàn)有的數(shù)據(jù)似乎無關。可以推出答案，故選C。

【3】C細節(jié)理解題。由第二段最后一句Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively. 科學家不斷地檢驗各種觀點,細心而客觀地做實驗�？梢灾�道答案，故選A。

【4】C推理判斷題。由第二段第二行he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected他想了解宇宙是如何運作的。他通常都會注意到他所通知的問題，并沒有令人滿意的解釋，并尋找關系，即使現(xiàn)有的數(shù)據(jù)似乎無關�？梢酝瞥龃鸢�，故選C。