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.
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.
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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。