四大笔试Verbal 47题.pdf

1. All scientific knowledge is provisional ( 临时的). Everything that science knows, even the most mundane （平凡的）facts and long-established theories, is subject to re-examination as new information comes in. the latest data and ideas are scrutinized (审查) the most. Some recantations （改变论调）will be unavoidable, but this is not a weakness of science, but rather its strength. No endeavor rivals science in its incremental progress towards a more complete understanding of the observable universe. Science improves understanding on the basis of leaving unchallenged those theories that appear to work. F Some facts in science cannot be challenged if any progress is to be made. F That which is not observable cannot be part of the domain of science. CS 2. Amateur (业余)scientists have long been attracted to the discipline of astronomy （天文学）, and professional astronomers （天文学家）are frequently supportive of their contribution to the science. Indeed, amateur astronomers have often been the first to spot an uncharted comet （彗星）or star（恒星）. Until now, the required scientific equipment has, unfortunately, been largely very expensive, varying according to the intricacy （复杂性）and size of the apparatus （装置）. According to some scientists, however, the spread of new, cheap technology, particularly in information and data management, promises （有望）to dramatically change and facilitate （促进）amateur-professional （业余－专业）interaction, and collaboration （协作）. Amateur-professional collaboration will contribute to the advancement of astronomy. C In the past, all scientific equipment required for research in astronomy was very expensive. F Following th