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  What makes a person a scientist? Does he have waysor tools of learning that are different from those of others? The answer is “no”. It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses these tools which makes him a scientist. You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree, too, that knowing how to investigate (調(diào)查), how to discover infomation, is important to everyone. The scientist, however, goes one step further; he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.

  The scientist's knowledge must be exact. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration must be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein, Who developed the theory of relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy (正確性) of his mathematics was later tested through investigations. Einstein's ideas were proved to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for measurements. Then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations.

1.What makes a scientist according to the passage?

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A.The tools he uses.

B.His ways of learning.

C.The way he uses his tools.

D.The various tools he uses.

2.“Knowing how to investigate, how to discover information, is important to everyone.” The author says this to show ________.

[  ]

A.the importance of information

B.the importance of thinking

C.the difference between scientists and ordinary people

D.the difference between carpenters and ordinary people

3.A sound scientific theory should be one that ________.

[  ]

A.works under one set of conditions at one time and also works under the same conditions at other times

B.leaves no room for improvement

C.does not allow any change even under different conditions

D.can be used for many purposes

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

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A.Scientists are different from ordinary people.

B.The theory of relativity.

C.Exactness is the core (核心) of science.

D.Exactness and way of using tools are the key to the making of a scientist.

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科目:高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源: 題型:053

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  In the 1940s, Pinehaven Park was one of Crafton City's loveliest recreation(娛樂(lè))areas. Over 40 acres of woods and fields were open to the public. In the 1950s, part of the park was taken over by Crafton City's garbage. Fifteen acres were to be used for landfill disposal(理置). As time went on, more and more of the park was used for garage disposal and less for recreation. Two years ago, the park was closed to the public for good. Along with household garbage, industrial chemicals had for years been dumped (傾倒)in the Pinehaven landfill. These poisonous chemicals had begun to seep(滲)back up through the soil. All of Pinehaven Park had become dangerously polluted.

   Last year, the fish in the Crafton River began to die. After a series of investigations(研究), it became clear that the people of Crafton City were not to blame. 100~150 miles upstream, big paper mills were dumping industrial wastes into the river. Little by little, the level of poison in the river began to rise. Finally, it became so polluted that the fish themselves could no longer survive.

  Downtown Crafton used to be a quiet area. Ten years of remarkable growth changed that in a big hurry. But with Crafton City's new prosperity(繁榮)came a new problem: air pollution. And it is a serious problem. Air pollution levels in Crafton are regularly reaching those of the nation's large industrial cities.

(1)Which of the following best states the central idea of the passage?

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A.Chemical dumping is a serious threat to Crafton City's soil.

B.The rapid growth of industry has brought air pollution to Crafton City.

C.The disposal of garbage can destroy recreation areas.

D.Industrial growth and progress have resulted in the pollution of Crafton City's water, air, and soil.

(2)According to the passage, what portion of the park had originally been marked for use as a garbage dump?

[  ]

A.Less than half     B.Exactly half

C.About one third    D.Most of it

(3)As it is used in the passage, the phrase“for good”means ________.

[  ]

A.practically    B.for ever

C.thoroughly    D.a(chǎn)dvantageously

(4)According to the passage, one result of dumping industrial chemicals into the landfill was that ________.

[  ]

A.the land became unsafe for humans

B.the animals on the land died

C.the poisonous chemicals were washed into the nearby river

D.the smoke from the chemicals polluted the air surrounding the landfill

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科目:高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源:四川省綿陽(yáng)中學(xué)2009-2010學(xué)年高一下學(xué)期入學(xué)考試英語(yǔ)試題 題型:050

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International Studies(BA 文學(xué)士)

  Key features

  ●Recognizes the “global community”

  ●Has close connections with practical research

  ●Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups

  About the course

  The course focuses on the complex(復(fù)雜的)relations between nation states.It will provide more opportunity to study specific issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of international bodies such as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.

  The course applies theories to the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries.It provides students with a better knowledge of ways to solve international problems.

  Related courses

  BA(Hons)Community Management

  BA(Hons)Public Policy and Management

  Employment possibilities

  International organizations

  International business

Earth Science(BSc 理學(xué)士)

  Key features

  ●Based on key courses and the latest research findings.

  ●Pays much attention to practical skills

  ●Offers chances for fieldwork

  About the course

  The demand and competition for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind.Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in how these natural resources will be used.

  The course covers geography and geology(地質(zhì)學(xué)).You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly abroad, and in your final year complete a research project in an area of interest to you.

  Related courses

  BSc(Hons)Geography

  BSc(Hons)Geology

  Employment possibilities

  Mineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries

(1)

International Studies is a course in ________.

[  ]

A.

international politics

B.

international business

C.

international bodies

D.

international relations

(2)

After taking the course of International Studies, the students will ________.

[  ]

A.

become practical and open-minded

B.

have a greater ability to discuss theories

C.

know ways to settle problems between countries

D.

have good jobs in any international organization

(3)

Earth Science, as described in the second text, ________

[  ]

A.

is attractive because of the chance for fieldwork

B.

pays more attention to theories than practical skills

C.

is built on important courses and the results of recent studies

D.

encourages students to play a role in using natural resources

(4)

The above two texts are most probably written for the students who ________.

[  ]

A.

are first year college students

B.

have not yet chosen their course

C.

want to study in the UK

D.

are interested in practical study abroad

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