2008年6月四級預(yù)測卷聽力（星火）第9課

Model Test Nine
Part Ⅲ
Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.
At the end of each conversation,
one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
At the end of each conversation,
one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,
you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.
11. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live.
Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.
11. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live.
The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.
W: He’d better start looking right away.
The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.
W: He’d better start looking right away.
When all the students come back in a few weeks,
he won’t find any near the campus.
When all the students come back in a few weeks,
he won’t find any near the campus.
Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?
12. W: Judy earned a lot of money over the summer as an advisor for that agency.
Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?
12. W: Judy earned a lot of money over the summer as an advisor for that agency.
M: I don’t doubt it.
What surprises me is that she is still working there,
M: I don’t doubt it.
What surprises me is that she is still working there,
now that classes have started again.
Q: What does the man say about Judy?
now that classes have started again.
Q: What does the man say about Judy?
13. M: There is an article here in this magazine that might interest you.
It’s about buying running shoes.
13. M: There is an article here in this magazine that might interest you.
It’s about buying running shoes.
W: If it’s not chemistry and it’s not on the final exam, I can’t read it now.
Q: What is the woman probably doing now?
W: If it’s not chemistry and it’s not on the final exam, I can’t read it now.
Q: What is the woman probably doing now?
14. W: Please turn down the television.
I can’t hear anything my friend is saying on the phone.
14. W: Please turn down the television.
I can’t hear anything my friend is saying on the phone.
M: Hurry up and finish your call.
I don’t like standing so close. The light hurts my eyes.
M: Hurry up and finish your call.
I don’t like standing so close. The light hurts my eyes.
Q: Why is the woman upset?
15. W: I was quite surprised when I heard William play the violin.
Q: Why is the woman upset?
15. W: I was quite surprised when I heard William play the violin.
From the way he talked I thought he was just starting his lessons.
　　M: Oh, that’s the way he always talks.
From the way he talked I thought he was just starting his lessons.
　　M: Oh, that’s the way he always talks.
Q: What do we learn about William from this conversation?
16. W: It’s really a big problem to teach our children how to behave.
Q: What do we learn about William from this conversation?
16. W: It’s really a big problem to teach our children how to behave.
When I get angry, I say things I don’t mean.
M: If you want your kids to be polite, you’ll have to be polite to them.
When I get angry, I say things I don’t mean.
M: If you want your kids to be polite, you’ll have to be polite to them.
Q: What conclusion can be drawn from this conversation?
17. M: Good morning, I’d like to speak to Mr. Jones, please.
Q: What conclusion can be drawn from this conversation?
17. M: Good morning, I’d like to speak to Mr. Jones, please.
This is Tim Kunts at the Oak Street computer center.
W: Mr. Kunts, my husband isn’t at home.
This is Tim Kunts at the Oak Street computer center.
W: Mr. Kunts, my husband isn’t at home.
I can give you his business phone if you’d like to call him at work, though.
Q: Where is Mr. Kunts now?
I can give you his business phone if you’d like to call him at work, though.
Q: Where is Mr. Kunts now?
18. W: I have eaten in so many restaurants during the past week
that the thought of eating out again makes me sick.
18. W: I have eaten in so many restaurants during the past week
that the thought of eating out again makes me sick.
M: I feel the same way,
but there is no way to get out of this dinner appointment.
M: I feel the same way,
but there is no way to get out of this dinner appointment.
Q: What does the man mean?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Q: What does the man mean?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: ... And where do you recommend I shall stay?
Conversation One
M: ... And where do you recommend I shall stay?
What’s the Holiday Inn like?
W: It’s nice there. It’s in the city centre and
What’s the Holiday Inn like?
W: It’s nice there. It’s in the city centre and
has all the usual business facilities you’ll need.
The service is first class.
has all the usual business facilities you’ll need.
The service is first class.
M: Oh, good. So I’ll get a room there.
Now, what’s the best way to get into the hotel from the airport?
M: Oh, good. So I’ll get a room there.
Now, what’s the best way to get into the hotel from the airport?
Should I take a taxi?
W: Well, you can, but you don’t have to.
Should I take a taxi?
W: Well, you can, but you don’t have to.
The subway system is very convenient.
M: Mmm ..., Can you tell me something about the business hours?
The subway system is very convenient.
M: Mmm ..., Can you tell me something about the business hours?
I mean, what time are the banks open?
W: The banks? They open at half past eight and close at four thirty.
I mean, what time are the banks open?
W: The banks? They open at half past eight and close at four thirty.
M: I see. And are they open on Saturday too?
W: I’m afraid not. And I’d better warn you,
M: I see. And are they open on Saturday too?
W: I’m afraid not. And I’d better warn you,
the shops close early on Saturday.
During the week they’re open until half past six,
the shops close early on Saturday.
During the week they’re open until half past six,
but on Saturdays they close at four.
M: At four! Right. Now, what’s the weather like at this time of year?
but on Saturdays they close at four.
M: At four! Right. Now, what’s the weather like at this time of year?
W: Well, it’s usually warm.
But sometimes it turns very cold and wet.
W: Well, it’s usually warm.
But sometimes it turns very cold and wet.
So don’t forget to take what you may need with you.
By the way, when are you going on this trip?
So don’t forget to take what you may need with you.
By the way, when are you going on this trip?
M: Oh, not until the middle of the month.
The fifteenth, I think. Anything else you want to advise me?
M: Oh, not until the middle of the month.
The fifteenth, I think. Anything else you want to advise me?
W: No, nothing I can see. It’s a nice country, peaceful and calm,
and people are friendly. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay there.
W: No, nothing I can see. It’s a nice country, peaceful and calm,
and people are friendly. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay there.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What are the two speakers talking about?
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What are the two speakers talking about?
20. Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel?
21. What’s the weather like at this season?
20. Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel?
21. What’s the weather like at this season?
22. When will the man go on the trip?
Conversation Two
22. When will the man go on the trip?
Conversation Two
W: Bill, is that really you? I haven’t seen you for months.
M: Hello, Christina. Yes, it has been a long time.
W: Bill, is that really you? I haven’t seen you for months.
M: Hello, Christina. Yes, it has been a long time.
Good to see you. How have you been?
W: I’ve been okay. I’ve just been so busy with school.
Good to see you. How have you been?
W: I’ve been okay. I’ve just been so busy with school.
We really should get together and catch up.
How about joining me for dinner tonight?
We really should get together and catch up.
How about joining me for dinner tonight?
M: I’d love to, but I’m taking off for Miami at 8:00 tonight
if everything goes well.
M: I’d love to, but I’m taking off for Miami at 8:00 tonight
if everything goes well.
I’m going home because my brother is getting married on Saturday morning.
W: That’s great. Congratulations!
I’m going home because my brother is getting married on Saturday morning.
W: That’s great. Congratulations!
I hope that you have a nice time at home.
You’ll just have to take a rain check on that dinner invitation.
I hope that you have a nice time at home.
You’ll just have to take a rain check on that dinner invitation.
M: Well, what are you doing now?
Maybe we can go to the coffee shop and chat for a while.
M: Well, what are you doing now?
Maybe we can go to the coffee shop and chat for a while.
There is an attractive, little place I know of down the street.
W: I really wish I could, but I’m on my way to the tennis courts.
There is an attractive, little place I know of down the street.
W: I really wish I could, but I’m on my way to the tennis courts.
M: Tennis courts? I didn’t know you could play tennis.
W: It sounds like that, but actually I can’t.
M: Tennis courts? I didn’t know you could play tennis.
W: It sounds like that, but actually I can’t.
I’m taking lessons so I can learn.
My roommate is on the tennis team and
I’m taking lessons so I can learn.
My roommate is on the tennis team and
she’s gotten me interested in the sport. Do you know how to play?
M: A little, but I haven’t played for years.
she’s gotten me interested in the sport. Do you know how to play?
M: A little, but I haven’t played for years.
I really like the game, though. When I come back from my trip,
I think I’ll join you in taking lessons.
I really like the game, though. When I come back from my trip,
I think I’ll join you in taking lessons.
W: It’s a deal. Just give me a call when you get back.
M: You got it.
W: It’s a deal. Just give me a call when you get back.
M: You got it.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What will the man do tonight?
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What will the man do tonight?
24. Why can’t the woman join the man for coffee?
25. Which of the following did the man agree to do?
24. Why can’t the woman join the man for coffee?
25. Which of the following did the man agree to do?
Section B
Directions:
Section B
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.
At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.
At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,
Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,
you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
If you're confused about how much water you really need,
I'm not surprised.
If you're confused about how much water you really need,
I'm not surprised.
Conflicting advice in recent headlines appears against
the old "8-a-day" advice we all grew up with.
Conflicting advice in recent headlines appears against
the old "8-a-day" advice we all grew up with.
Is it necessary to swallow down eight glasses of water daily,
or is this recommendation exaggerated and out of date?
Is it necessary to swallow down eight glasses of water daily,
or is this recommendation exaggerated and out of date?
We've heard for years that eight glasses of water daily is
the minimum necessary to keep healthy.
We've heard for years that eight glasses of water daily is
the minimum necessary to keep healthy.
Your weight loss and health depend on it.
Drink the minimum and see clearer skin, better sleep, and improved vision.
Your weight loss and health depend on it.
Drink the minimum and see clearer skin, better sleep, and improved vision.
We're warned of the danger of water shortage
in our body without at least eight glasses.
We're warned of the danger of water shortage
in our body without at least eight glasses.
But, the tide has turned away from liquid requirement toward examining your daily diet,
including what you eat, as well as what you drink.
But, the tide has turned away from liquid requirement toward examining your daily diet,
including what you eat, as well as what you drink.
The answer is — you need what you need!
If it's summer, you need more.
The answer is — you need what you need!
If it's summer, you need more.
If you're exercising, you need more.
If you're a "normal" person who sits a lot,
If you're exercising, you need more.
If you're a "normal" person who sits a lot,
who is not sweating, and not exercising more than 15-20 minutes daily,
Dr. Heinz Valtin of Dartmouth Medical School says
who is not sweating, and not exercising more than 15-20 minutes daily,
Dr. Heinz Valtin of Dartmouth Medical School says
you need no more than four glasses of water daily.
Most drinks can be counted as part of your daily fluid consumption.
you need no more than four glasses of water daily.
Most drinks can be counted as part of your daily fluid consumption.
Although the World Health Organization recommends that
everyone drink a minimum of two liters of water daily,
Although the World Health Organization recommends that
everyone drink a minimum of two liters of water daily,
or about eight cups, the old "8-a-day" rule is based on studies
performed on people under extraordinary circumstances,
or about eight cups, the old "8-a-day" rule is based on studies
performed on people under extraordinary circumstances,
including soldiers at high altitude and hospitalized patients.
What you and I need is different.
including soldiers at high altitude and hospitalized patients.
What you and I need is different.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What is the traditional opinion concerning water-drinking?
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What is the traditional opinion concerning water-drinking?
27. According to the passage, what is the more proper way of drinking water?
28. Why does the author believe
27. According to the passage, what is the more proper way of drinking water?
28. Why does the author believe
that the “8-a-day” rule doesn’t apply to all people?
Passage Two
that the “8-a-day” rule doesn’t apply to all people?
Passage Two
　　Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do.
There are church weddings;
　　Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do.
There are church weddings;
there are weddings on mountain-tops with guests barefooted;
and there have been weddings underwater on the ocean floor.
there are weddings on mountain-tops with guests barefooted;
and there have been weddings underwater on the ocean floor.
But many weddings, no matter where they are performed,
include certain traditional customs.
But many weddings, no matter where they are performed,
include certain traditional customs.
Before a couple is married, they become engaged.
And then invitations are sent to those who live nearby,
Before a couple is married, they become engaged.
And then invitations are sent to those who live nearby,
their close friends and their relatives who live far away.
When everything is ready, then comes the most exciting moment.
their close friends and their relatives who live far away.
When everything is ready, then comes the most exciting moment.
The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes.
The guests enter the church first while the wedding music is played.
The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes.
The guests enter the church first while the wedding music is played.
The bride carrying flowers enters last with her father
who will "give her away".
The bride carrying flowers enters last with her father
who will "give her away".
The bridegroom enters the church from a side door.
Then the couple will exchange their solemn promises to each other.
The bridegroom enters the church from a side door.
Then the couple will exchange their solemn promises to each other.
It is traditional to use the words
"To have and to hold from this day forward,
It is traditional to use the words
"To have and to hold from this day forward,
for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,
to love and to care, till death do us part".
for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,
to love and to care, till death do us part".
Following this, the couple exchange rings.
Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is an old custom.
Following this, the couple exchange rings.
Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is an old custom.
After the ceremony there is often a party, called a "reception"
which gives the wedding guests an opportunity to congratulate the newly-wedded couple.
After the ceremony there is often a party, called a "reception"
which gives the wedding guests an opportunity to congratulate the newly-wedded couple.
After all the procedures,
the couple runs to the car under a shower of rice thrown by the wedding guests.
After all the procedures,
the couple runs to the car under a shower of rice thrown by the wedding guests.
And then the couple goes on their honeymoon.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
And then the couple goes on their honeymoon.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is in common for those weddings held in different locations?
30. What will the new couple do after all the guests enter the church?
29. What is in common for those weddings held in different locations?
30. What will the new couple do after all the guests enter the church?
31. What is the custom before the couple goes on a honeymoon?
Passage Three
31. What is the custom before the couple goes on a honeymoon?
Passage Three
　　The computer virus is an outcome of the computer overgrowth in the 1980s.
The cause of the term "computer virus" is the likeness between the biological virus
　　The computer virus is an outcome of the computer overgrowth in the 1980s.
The cause of the term "computer virus" is the likeness between the biological virus
and the evil program infected with computers.
The origin of this term came from an American science fiction
and the evil program infected with computers.
The origin of this term came from an American science fiction
"The Adolescence of P-1" written by Thomas J. Ryan, published in 1977.
Human viruses invade a living cell and turn it into a factory for manufacturing viruses.
"The Adolescence of P-1" written by Thomas J. Ryan, published in 1977.
Human viruses invade a living cell and turn it into a factory for manufacturing viruses.
However, computer viruses are small programs.
They expand by attaching a copy of themselves to another program.
However, computer viruses are small programs.
They expand by attaching a copy of themselves to another program.
Once attached to the host program, the viruses then look for other programs to "infect".
In this way, the virus can spread quickly throughout a hard disk
Once attached to the host program, the viruses then look for other programs to "infect".
In this way, the virus can spread quickly throughout a hard disk
or an entire organization when it infects a LAN or a multi-user system.
The timing of the attack can be linked to a number of situations,
or an entire organization when it infects a LAN or a multi-user system.
The timing of the attack can be linked to a number of situations,
including a certain time or date, the presence of a particular file,
the security level of the user, and the number of times a file is used.
including a certain time or date, the presence of a particular file,
the security level of the user, and the number of times a file is used.
Likewise, the mode of attack varies.
So-called "benign" or the harmless viruses might simply display a message,
Likewise, the mode of attack varies.
So-called "benign" or the harmless viruses might simply display a message,
like the one that infected IBM's main computer system last Christmas with a season's greeting.
Malignant or the harmful viruses are designed to damage the system.
like the one that infected IBM's main computer system last Christmas with a season's greeting.
Malignant or the harmful viruses are designed to damage the system.
The attack is to wipe out data, to delete files, or to format the hard disk.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
The attack is to wipe out data, to delete files, or to format the hard disk.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. How did the name of “computer virus” come into being?
33. What is the way that the computer viruses infect the computer systems?
32. How did the name of “computer virus” come into being?
33. What is the way that the computer viruses infect the computer systems?
34. What is a “benign” virus?
35. What can a “malignant” virus do to your computer?
34. What is a “benign” virus?
35. What can a “malignant” virus do to your computer?
Section C
Directions:
Section C
Directions:
In this section, you will hear a passage three times.
When the passage is read for the first time,
In this section, you will hear a passage three times.
When the passage is read for the first time,
you should listen carefully for its general idea.
When the passage is read for the second time,
you should listen carefully for its general idea.
When the passage is read for the second time,
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43
with the exact words you have just heard.
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43
with the exact words you have just heard.
For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.
For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard
For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.
For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard
or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,
or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,
you should check what you have written.
Now listen to the passage.
you should check what you have written.
Now listen to the passage.
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe are a few good measurements.
This does not mean that we can sit down today
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe are a few good measurements.
This does not mean that we can sit down today
and outline the future course of the universe with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
and outline the future course of the universe with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
so that its path is completely determined.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
so that its path is completely determined.
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
we can say with confidence
that some possible futures will not be realized and others will.
we can say with confidence
that some possible futures will not be realized and others will.
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
but we have no idea which one.
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
but we have no idea which one.
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
and what happens when we arrive at them determines
the entire subsequent course of events.
and what happens when we arrive at them determines
the entire subsequent course of events.
When we think about the future of the universe,
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
When we think about the future of the universe,
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with and possible fates to consider.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with and possible fates to consider.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
and find the true road that will be followed.
Now the passage will be read again.
and find the true road that will be followed.
Now the passage will be read again.
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe
are a few good measurements.
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe
are a few good measurements.
This does not mean that we can sit down today and
outline the future course of the universe
This does not mean that we can sit down today and
outline the future course of the universe
with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
so that its path is completely determined.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
so that its path is completely determined.
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
we can say with confidence that some possible futures
will not be realized and others will.
we can say with confidence that some possible futures
will not be realized and others will.
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
but we have no idea which one.
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
but we have no idea which one.
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
and what happens when we arrive at them determines the entire subsequent course of events.
When we think about the future of the universe,
and what happens when we arrive at them determines the entire subsequent course of events.
When we think about the future of the universe,
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with and possible fates to consider.
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with and possible fates to consider.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
and find the true road that will be followed.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
and find the true road that will be followed.
Now the passage will be read for the third time.
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe
Now the passage will be read for the third time.
　　All that we really need to plot out the future of our universe
are a few good measurements.
This does not mean that we can sit down today and
are a few good measurements.
This does not mean that we can sit down today and
outline the future course of the universe with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things
outline the future course of the universe with anything like certainty.
There are still too many things
we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
we do not know about the way the universe is put together.
But we do know exactly what information we need to fill in our knowledge,
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
and we have a pretty good idea of how to go about getting it.
Perhaps the best way to think of our present situation is
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
to imagine a train coming into a switchyard.
All of the switches are set before the train arrives,
so that its path is completely determined.
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
so that its path is completely determined.
Some switches we can see, others we cannot.
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
we can say with confidence
There is no doubt if we can see the setting of a switch:
we can say with confidence
that some possible futures will not be realized and others will.
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
that some possible futures will not be realized and others will.
At the unseen switches, however, there is no such certainty about it.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
but we have no idea which one.
We know the train will take one of the tracks leading out,
but we have no idea which one.
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
and what happens when we arrive at them determines
The unseen switches are the true decision points in the future,
and what happens when we arrive at them determines
the entire subsequent course of events.
When we think about the future of the universe,
the entire subsequent course of events.
When we think about the future of the universe,
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with
we can see our “track” many billions of years into the future,
but after that there are decision points to be dealt with
and possible fates to consider.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
and possible fates to consider.
The goal of science is to reduce the vagueness at the decision points
and find the true road that will be followed.
This is the end of listening comprehension.
and find the true road that will be followed.
This is the end of listening comprehension.