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
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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. provides better understanding B. is frowned upon by the Foundation C. offers immediate profit D. drives out basic 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.
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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.
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Why does the speaker suggest encouraging others to talk about themselves A. It’s a good way to know each other. B. People care nobody except themselves. C. People are not interested in public affairs. D. People care more about themselves.
[单项选择]Passage TwoWhat does the speaker say about plants A. There are 250 million plants eaten by insects. B. There are fewer plants than 250 million years ago. C. They have their way of guarding against insects. D. They have a better immune system than before.
[单项选择]Passage TwoWhat does the growing body of evidence show A. Most of the people want to do meaningful work. B. A majority of workers are doing meaningful work. C. Happy workers can always find a well-paid job. D. Meaningful workers are happy and better workers.
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What does the growing body of evidence show A. Most of the people want to do meaningful work. B. A majority of workers are doing meaningful work. C. Happy workers can always find a well-paid job. D. Meaningful workers are happy and better workers.
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What does the second man answer when asked what they are doing A. Breaking big rocks into little ones B. Feeding his family. C. Building a cathedral. D. Doing construction works.
[单项选择]Passage ThreeWhat does the speaker want to convey by citing the remarks of Diogenes A. We need to learn the skills of talking. B. Listening is easier than talking. C. Being a listener is more important than a talker. D. We need interesting topics in a part
[单项选择] Passage Two
Ask why most people are right-handed,
and the answer might fall along the same lines as why fish school(鱼成群地游). Two
neuroscientists suggest that social pressures drive individuals to coordinate
their behaviors so that everyone in the group gets an evolutionary
edge. Approximately 85 percent of people prefer their right
hand, which is controlled by the left hemisphere of the brain. One
theorized benefit of locating a particular function in one hemisphere is that it
frees the other to deal with different tasks. But that idea does not explain
why. population-wide trends for handedness exist in the first place.
Moreover, evidence gleaned in recent years has overturned the long-held
belief that human handedness is a unique by-product of brain specialization
attributable to language. A suite of studies has revealed brain lateraliz A. Lateralization of animals. B. The human handedness and animal lateralization present common features. C. animal species suffer from lateralization. D. social conditions led to the lateralization of animal species.
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