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2013高考英语二轮阅读理解（四月）训练（5）及答案 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? We all know that science plays an important role in our societies．However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science．The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop．?The second is the application of the special methods of thought and action?that scientists use in their work He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available．He rejects authority as the only basis for truth．Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively． Furthermore,?he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation． Lastly,?he is full of imagination?since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete．Furthermore,?he needs imagination?if he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place． These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts． 10．Many people believe that science helps society to progress through_________ A．knowledge only． B．more than one aspect． C．technology only．?? D．the use of machines． 11．Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE? A．He doesn’t find confidence and pleasure in work． B．He is interested in problems that are explained． C．He makes efforts to investigate potential connections． D．He looks for new ways of acting． 12．According to the passage, a successful scientist would NOT_______________． A．easily believe in unchecked statements． B．easily criticize others research work． C．always