2010年专四阅读解详解.doc

2010年专四阅读详解 TEXT A 1 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? Theme: 科学态度的本质 2 We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. 81. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first of these is the application of the machines, products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. Through technology, science improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment. 改进社会结构，提高对环境的控制 细节B 81. Many people believe that science helps society progress through A. applied knowledge. B. more than one aspect. C. technology only. D. the use of machines. 3 The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work. Linking words: the first and the second. Transitional skill: repetition—special methods of thinking and acting 4 What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems 82. that a successful scientist is full of curiosity - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. * He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory D explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for C underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be C unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves. Here we need inference or paraphrasing: Data Unconnected = potential connections Can, enjoy = confidence and pleasure 细节D 82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about curiosity? A. It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work. B. It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained. C. It leads to efforts to investigate potential c