Why does the Foundation concentrate its
support on basic rather than applied research Basic research is the very heart
of science, and its cumulative product is the capital of scientific progress, a
capital that must be constantly increased as the demands upon it rise. The goal
of basic research is understanding, for its own sake. Understanding of the
structure of the atom or the nerve ceil, the explosion of a spiral nebula or the
distribution of cosmic dust, the causes of earthquakes and droughts, or of man
as a behaving creature and of the social forces that are created whenever two or
more human beings come into contact with one another--the scope is staggering,
but the commitment to truth is the same. If the commitment were to a particular
result, conflicting evidence might be Overlooked or, with the best will in the
world, simply A. Roentgen’s Ignorance of X-rays B. The Attractiveness of Applied Research C. The Importance of Basic Research D. Basic Research vs. Applied Research
[单项选择] Passage Three
Why does the Foundation concentrate its
support on basic rather than applied research. Basic research is the very heart
9f science, and its cumulative(积累的) product is the capital of scientific
progress, a capital that must be constantly increased as the demands upon it
rise. The goal of basic research is understanding for its own sake.
Understanding of the structure of the atom or the nerve cell, the causes of
earthquakes and droughts, or of man as a behaving creature and of the social
forces that .are created whenever two or more human beings come into contact
with one another — the scope is staggering, but the commitment to truth is the
same. If the commitment were to a particular result, conflicting evidence might
be overlooked or, with the best will in the world, simply not appreciated.
Moreover, the practical applications of A. Foundation Funds B. The Attractiveness of Applied Research C. The Importance of Basic Research D. Basic Research vs. Applied Research
[单项选择] Passage 3
Why does Hunter think female voices may also activate the mind’s eye in females
a. Because those women’s voices sound like men’s.
b. Because a woman would compare her voice to that of the other female speakers.
c. He does not explain it clearly in this article.
d. Because the area of the mind’s eye is geared for sound.
[简答题]Why is Lawrence Barrentt mentioned in the passage
[单项选择]According to the passage, why would the landowners respond to environmental concerns A. They wish to stimulate economic growth. B. They wish to improve their public image. C. They have a tradition of cooperating with the government. D. They are afraid of federal legislation.
[单项选择]
Passage One
Why does the speaker mention the architect Wright() A. Because many architects studied with Wright. B. Because Wright started the practice of "land-scraping". C. Because Wright used elements of envelope building. D. Because most of the houses Wright built were made of stone.
[单项选择]
Passage Two
Why did Gleason call the director over and smile at him() A. Gleason thought his wonderful idea was accepted by the director. B. Gleason succeeded in hitting upon a wonderful idea. C. Gleason was confident about his work the next day. D. Gleason appreciated the director’s way of directing films.
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