Why should we value research with unknown benefits?()A. Such research is also aimed at discovering truths.B. Much of such research has proven beneficial to society.C. Such research can have a long-term impact on our society.D. Failure to support such research hinders the discovery of new knowledge.
A. Such research is also aimed at discovering truths.
B. Much of such research has proven beneficial to society.
C. Such research can have a long-term impact on our society.
D. Failure to support such research hinders the discovery of new knowledge.
题目解答
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解析
本题考查对“未知效益”研究价值的理解。关键在于明确题目中“unknown benefits”这一核心概念,即研究的潜在价值尚未明确,但可能对社会产生深远影响。解题时需抓住选项中体现长期性、间接性或基础性价值的表述,排除仅关注短期利益或与“未知”矛盾的选项。
选项分析
选项A
“Such research is also aimed at discovering truths.”
虽然科学研究的目标之一是探索真理,但题目强调“未知效益”,而选项A仅提到“发现真理”,未突出研究对社会的实际影响,表述片面,无法全面回答“为什么要重视”。
选项B
“Much of such research has proven beneficial to society.”
“已证明有益”与题干中“unknown benefits”(未知效益)矛盾。题目讨论的是尚未明确价值的研究,而选项B暗示已有明确益处,逻辑不符。
选项C
“Such research can have a long-term impact on our society.”
直接指出这类研究可能对社会产生长期影响,符合“未知效益”的核心——当前难以预测,但可能在未来产生重大价值。最贴合题意。
选项D
“Failure to support such research hinders the discovery of new knowledge.”
强调不支持研究会阻碍新知识,但题目问的是“为什么要支持”,而非“不支持的后果”。选项D侧重新知识的发现,而非研究本身的潜在社会价值,偏离核心。