问答题
Directions:
The following picture suggests the advantages of development in science and technology and the disasters it may cause. Write an essay of 160～200 words based on the picture. Your composition should include:
1) description of the picture;
2) analysis of the implications, and
3) your comments.
The following picture suggests the advantages of development in science and technology and the disasters it may cause. Write an essay of 160～200 words based on the picture. Your composition should include:
1) description of the picture;
2) analysis of the implications, and
3) your comments.
【正确答案】Very often, when human beings hail a new advancement in science and technology, destruction or disasters of one type or another may follow. Cases in point include explosion of the American space shuttle Challenger, construction of big dams, spread of genetically modified food, and the use of nuclear energy.
Every coin has two sides. Development of science and technology certainly benefits people, but if not properly applied, it may bring about casualty or environmental problems. The 3.11 Fukushima nuclear crisis is a typical example. Construction of dams may perform good functions against flood and drought, but too many of them may change the environment or even lead to geographical disasters. Cloning can be used in treatment of disease, but there is the risk of its being used for evil purposes. The same happens to genetically modified food.
New invention in science and technology usually requires precise operation, and the operation always involves observation of regulations and scientific management of personnel. Most important of all, ethical issues should always be the priority. Of all these aspects, one can never be too careful. The 7.23 train crash is a disastrous example that requires profound reflections before similar disasters can be prevented.
Every coin has two sides. Development of science and technology certainly benefits people, but if not properly applied, it may bring about casualty or environmental problems. The 3.11 Fukushima nuclear crisis is a typical example. Construction of dams may perform good functions against flood and drought, but too many of them may change the environment or even lead to geographical disasters. Cloning can be used in treatment of disease, but there is the risk of its being used for evil purposes. The same happens to genetically modified food.
New invention in science and technology usually requires precise operation, and the operation always involves observation of regulations and scientific management of personnel. Most important of all, ethical issues should always be the priority. Of all these aspects, one can never be too careful. The 7.23 train crash is a disastrous example that requires profound reflections before similar disasters can be prevented.
【答案解析】[提示] 科技发展给人类带来解放和幸福，但是也往往成为灾难的制造者。这样的例子不胜枚举，如，核能的开发与利用、大型水利工程的修建、多有争议的转基因技术和克隆技术等。难怪一位德国社会学家说，在后工业化时代，人类正在步入一个“风险社会”。这样的风险更多地来自人类自身，是所谓“人造风险”或“文明的风险”，它是人类发展特别是科技进步造成的。很多事物都有两面性。人类要发展和利用高科技，但也不可滥用科技成果。操作不当，或是头脑发热，违背科学，抑或在技术革命的过程中丧失了道德底线，都会适得其反。本文可以围绕“人造风险”或“文明的风险”的观点展开。强调人们在为大发展、大跨越欢呼的同时，尤其需要完善管理制度．守住道德底线，妥善应对“文明的风险”。