听力原文:This is Newton magazine and Review on radio FM 107. I am your host Scott Gormez.
Who is Ellis Lee?
A.A city planner
B.An editor
C.A new employee
D.A scientist
Who is Ellis Lee?
A.A city planner
B.An editor
C.A new employee
D.A scientist
听力原文: Here we bring you to The Moment of Isaac Newton. (26[D])Science and the Making of Modem Culture displays hundreds of documents and other items among the unforgettable marble pillars and arches of the Gottesman exhibition hall, on Fifth Avenue at 42nd St. Some manuscripts, borrowed from the University of Cambridge Library, have never been shown before in the U.S. The exhibition presents not just Newton's writings, but also their context and their consequences, aiming to reveal how this abstract body of knowledge actually transformed our entire culture, says curator Mordechai Feingold, (27[D])a professor of history at the California Institute of Technology.
What does The Moment of Isaac Newton refer to in the news?
A.A discussion about Newton's theory.
B.A conference held in the honor of Newton.
C.A display of Newton's works in the library.
D.An exhibition of documents and other items about Newton.
What does The Moment of Isaac Newton refer to in the news?
A.A discussion about Newton's theory.
B.A conference held in the honor of Newton.
C.A display of Newton's works in the library.
D.An exhibition of documents and other items about Newton.
听力原文: In an earlier age, there was a great distinction in the public mind between science and engineering. Whereas the scientist was thought of as an intellectual, motivated by a desire for knowledge and order, the engineer was thought of as a busy, practical person, involved in producing something for which the public was willing to pay. The scientist might discover the laws of nature, but the engineer would be the one to exploit them for use and profit.
Historically, however, this distinction has not always been valid. In every century, noted theoretical scholars were deeply involved in the practical application of their own work. For example, in the seventeenth century, Christian Huygens, a Dutch astronomer, mathematician, and physicist who developed theorems on centrifugal force and motion also developed the first accurate timepiece. In the eighteenth century, the British mathematician and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton was credited not only with advancing theories of mechanics and optics, but also with inventing the reflecting telescope, a direct application of his theory. In the nineteenth century, the French chemist and bacteriologist Louis Pasteur first proposed theories of disease, and then set about the discovery of vaccines for anthrax and rabies, as well as the process for purification that bears his name to this day.
I propose that the popular detachment of science from engineering has not provided us with useful model for comparison, and perhaps not even a historically correct one.
Questions:
6. According to public opinion in the past, how did a scientist differ from an engineer?
7.Who was Christian Huygens?
8.Why did the lecturer discuss the work of Huygens, Newton, and Pasteur?
9.What was the lecturer's opinion about science'?
10.Who set about the discovery of vaccines for rabies?
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A.The scientist exploited the laws of nature.
B.The engineer was more practical.
C.The engineer was an intellectual.
D.The scientist was deeply involved in the practical application of his or her work.
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A.The rate at which the universe is expanding.
B.How gravity affects a planet's orbit.
C.Newton's three laws of motion.
D.Early models of the universe.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
听力原文: Sir Isaac Newton, who was born in 1642 and who died in 1727, was one of the greatest scientists who have ever lived. We aren't going to tell you about his discoveries in today's programme, instead, we're going to tell you a true story about the man himself. Newton thought about so many problems that he was often absent-minded. He frequently forgot to have his meals. One evening his friend, Dr. Stukeley, called and asked if he could see the great scientist. The maid told Dr. Stukeley that Newton was busy and asked him if he would wait in the dining-room. Dr. Stukeley sat at the dining-table and waited. On the table there was a covered dish which contained a chicken for Newton's dinner. Dr. Stukeley waited such a long time that he got very hungry. In the end he ate the chicken and put the cover back on the dish. Immediately after this, Newton appeared. He greeted his friend warmly and then asked the maid if he could have his dinner. She told him it was on the table. Newton uncovered the dish and saw the chicken bones. "I thought I hadn't eaten," he said, "but I see that I have."
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A.In 1624.
B.In1642.
C.In 1720.
D.In 172
What did most European scholars believe before 17th century about-the size of the universe?
A.That it can't be measured.
B.That it doesn't change.
C.That it's getting smaller.
D.That it's rapidly increasing.
W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my pains of hunger.
M: So where were you?
W: My physical science class ran overtime. Actually, what happens is that some of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions.
M: Who is this 21st century's Newton?
W: Professor Greg, have you heard of him?
M: Yes. He does have a good reputation in the Physical Science Department.
W: And a well deserved one. The same students who Pall asleep in discussion group fight for front-row seats in his lectures.
M: Oh, on. I hope this isn't amazing.
W: You can joke. But it's great to have a professor who's not only interesting but prepares to give up time to students.
M: I know it is really rare. Maybe I should sit in his class some time. Do you think he'd care?
W: Not at all. Lots of students bring their friends. He says he feels flattered.
M: Well, just to be safe, I think I'll bring my dinner along as well.
W: I'll make a good student of you yet.
(20)
A.In the coffee shop.
B.Discussing physical problem in the classroom.
C.Working on a science problem at home.
D.Reading 20th century literature in the hbrary.
As your lab instructor, it is my duty to assist you in setting up your experiments and understanding your results. I will also grade your lab notebooks. But I have an even more basic responsibility: your physical safety. I will insist on proper precautions, such as wearing protective goggles at all times. I also expect you to use common sense: don't wear long scarves that might catch fire; don't smoke; don't taste unknown substances.
Let me reinforce this point with a story. Issac Newton, perhaps the greatest scientist of all ages, lived in a period when the toxic effects of chemicals were less understood than today. He routinely sniffed fumes, tasted chemicals, and used open containers for heating substances. In the early 1690s, he suffered through a period of insomnia, depression, and mental instability. Though his biographers linked this situation to problems in his personal life, researchers now think it was a consequence of his lab procedures; they found abnormally high concentrations of lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in preserved specimens of his hair.
Consequently, we must learn from the past and put safety first.
At what point in the semester does this talk take place?
A.At the beginning.
B.In the middle.
C.Near the end.
D.During the final exam.
What is the discussion mainly about?
A.The characteristics of forces.
B.The name of various forces.
C.The two categories of forces.
D.The diagrams of forces.
听力原文:I won the first prize in the speech contest.
(15)
A.Congratulations.
B.Thank you.
C.Certainly.
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