Some advanced materials areold standard with a new twist. The newest fiberoptic cable that carry telephonecalls cross-country are made of glass so transparent that a piece of 100 milesthick is clearer than a standard window pane.
But new materials have noimpact until they are made into products.And that transition could provedifficult, for switching requires lengthy research and investment. It can besaid a firmer handle on how to move to commercialization will determine thesuccess or failure of a country in the near future.
1. How many newmaterials are mentioned in this passage?
Two
Three
Four
Five
2. Why does the author mention genetic engineering andcomputer science?
To compare them with the new materials.
Toshow the significance of the new materials on the future world.
Tocompare the new materials to them.
To explain his view point.
3.Why is transition difficult?
Because transition requires money andtime.
Because many manufacturers are unwilling to change theirequipment.
Because research on new materials is verydifficult.
Because it takes 10 years.
4. Where lies success of acountry in the New Age of superstuff?
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