III. Reading Comprehension. Directions: In this sec...
单项选择题III. Reading Comprehension.
Directions: In this section there are two passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements with four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You are supposed to read the passage and make the best choice to complete each question or unfinished statement. Then type the answer in the blank on the web page.
Passage One
When most people think of science fiction, they think of entertaining stories about the future that include lots of technology and situations that seem impossible today. Flying cars, human-like robots, interplanetary travel, time travel, and contact with alien life is all fairly normal for science-fiction stories. For this reason, science fiction is usually regarded as an escape from reality and is generally considered to deal with subjects that are far removed from the real issues with which we deal on Earth in 2010.
However, I think this line of thinking misses the entire point of science fiction — namely, that these stories portray the potential of humanity under almost any imaginable situation. There have been many stories about astronauts trying to destroy an asteroid that is headed straight for Earth or about scientists planning to colonize another planet because Earth's resources are disappearing. Books and movies about these subjects are often seen as escapist entertainment, and nothing more. However, it is very likely that, one day, an asteroid will be headed straight for Earth. It is also a fact that, eventually, humans will use up all of Earth's resources. When that happens, we will need to think of an alternative plan for survival. When viewed in this light, these stories don’t seem so far-fetched.
Another reason that science-fiction stories are seen as far removed from our lives is because of the incredibly advanced technology. Think about it, though. Science-fiction stories have been around since the 19th century. The "advanced technology" that amazed readers back then has most become reality — things like airplanes, hands-free telephones, and computers. Who's to say that the unbelievable technology in today's stories won't be tomorrow's reality?
Of course science fiction is still fiction. The stories aren't true and they are a wonderful way for people to let their imaginations run wild. However, history has clearly shown that science fiction has a wonderful ability to come true. We just need a bit of patience and let science catch up to science fiction.
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This style of writing would best be described as ____.
A、expository
B、narrative
C、argumentative
D、descriptive
