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1、高青县2015高考英语阅读理解（一轮）训练（7）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous. Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applic
2、ations can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisi
3、ons we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing. Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections(反对), whatever is scientifically possible will be donesomewhere, sometime. They beli
4、eve that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages then from making efforts to build a safer world. In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure t
5、o control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact(影响) on traditional moral values, some countries still
6、 go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict. Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse o
7、f science and can science best serve mankind in the future. 1. What can we conclude from the recent study? A. People think highly of science. B. People hold mixed opinions about science. C. Science is getting dangerously out of control. D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes. 2. According
8、 to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control? A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down. B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science. C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future. D. People will work more actively
9、to put science under control. 3. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because.A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomesB. the ties between different areas need strengtheningC. united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD. people need to work together to pre
10、vent the bad use of science4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers. B. The development of science mostly lies in peoples attitudes. C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts. D. The future of science will be influenced by
11、 the dangerous ideas. 【参考答案】34.1-4 BCDB【甘肃省嘉峪关市一中2014模拟】阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 AWatson entered Mr. Smiths office. The boss was a hard man. He fired people who didnt do well without giving them a second chance. Watson, said Mr. Smith, this past year your department hasnt earned money
12、. Were going to drop that department. Its finished. Im sorry, but youll have to go. But, sir if I just had a little more time. For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.Whats that! said the boss. Riverside! I didnt know you had a boy there. Thats an expensive school for a man
13、with your salary.I know, sir. But he likes it there so much! Hes a star athlete and the best boxer in the school. The boys call him Champ there.The boss sat perfectly still for a long time a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes. Then, suddenly, he said, Weve got to close your department, Watson. But youll
14、 take over a new job in another department. It means longer hoursmaybe more pay. Now get out. Youre here for life.Watson got out, with surprise on his face. Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk. It was Herbies last letter from Riverside School written a few days before he died
15、. He had read it over and over again with sick pain. The letter read: I cant say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were. I guess its the same everywhere when youre a cripple (跛脚的人). But dont worry about me, Dad. Theyve got a good chemistry department here. And theres one boy here who
16、 is really great. Hes a track star and boxing champ (冠军) and just tops in chemistry. The boys call him Champ. He made them stop throwing my books around. And he knocked a boy down who hit me. He is the best friend I ever had. Dad, when I grow up, 1 want to do something for Champ. Something big that he won t even know about.Your son, Herbie1. Mr. Smith wanted
