Were the scientists who made these discoveries brighter than today’s? That seems unlikely. A far more reasonable explanation is that fundamental science has already entered a period of diminished returns. “Look, don’t get me wrong,” says Mr. Horgan. “There are lots of important things still to study, and applied science and engineering can go on for ever. I hope we get a cure for cancer, and for mental disease, though there are few real signs of progress. ”

36. By saying that “most of the best things have already been located”, the author means.

［A］ man now enjoys most of the best things that life can offer

［B］ man has discovered most of the great treasures in the world

［C］ so many discoveries are waiting to made by man

［D］ we should not expect to see many genuine scientific revolutions

37. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

［A］ John Horgan is shocked by the reaction to The End of Science.

［B］ The End of Science becomes a target of criticisms in the United States.

［C］ There are many unresolved problems in the world.

［D］ The discovery of the genetic code is hailed as a revolutionary discovery.

38. Genuine scientific revolutions in the past few decades are scare because .

［A］ there have been decreased returns in the research of fundamental science

［B］ there are too many important things for scientists to study

［C］ applied science and engineering take up too much time and energy

［D］ scientists in our times are not as intelligent as those in the past

39. The term “the scientific enterprise” (Line 8, Para. 4) probably refers to.

［A］ enterprises funded or supported by scientists

［B］ any undertaking initiated by scientists

［C］ the industriousness that scientists demonstrate

［D］ the number of scientists all over the world

40. Which of the following statements may be TRUE of the passage?

［A］ Great scientific discoveries will never be possible.

［B］ Scientists have to be ready for the challenge in our times

［C］ State sponsorship is not necessary to facilitate scientific discoveries.

［D］

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