浙江省2016高考英语二轮复习专题训练阅读理解（2）_高考复习指南

浙江省2016高考英语二轮复习专题训练阅读理解（2）

　　　 B. Historians usually use paper evidence, while archaeologists use hard evidence.

　　　 C. “Lindow Man” was found by two archaeologists in the south of England.

　　　 D. “Lindow Man” was good at manual work.

　　9. Which is the best title for the passage?

　　　 A. What Is Archaeology?

　　　 B. Archaeology and History

　　　 C. An Amazing Archaeological Discovery

　　　 D. The Death of “Lindow Man”

　　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.

　　 What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves. He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective(客观的) and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum(光谱). 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.