首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
考研
A Perpetual Motion Machine is a fascinating and long-discussed topic that moves well beyond the scope of physics. In short, A pe
A Perpetual Motion Machine is a fascinating and long-discussed topic that moves well beyond the scope of physics. In short, A pe
admin
2020-03-31
51
问题
A Perpetual Motion Machine is a fascinating and long-discussed topic that moves well beyond the scope of physics. In short, A perpetual motion machine can be likened to a magic cow that continues to live and breathe and yet needs no sustenance. A perpetual motion engine installed in a car would continue to run indefinitely but would need neither gas tank nor petrol. Of course, as a perpetual motion machine is in violation of natural laws, it will likely never move out of the realm of imagination and into reality. When the phrase "perpetual motion machine" is entered into Google’s search engine, 34, 400 items are returned. Of these 34, 400 items, the forty-first to the forty-fifth hold reasonable interest and will be further discussed herein.
1. Myths and legends
Long before the advent of the steam engine, human beings have ruminated on the possibility of a perpetual motion machine. Throughout history, many have attempted to invent such a device, though none have thus far been successful.
2. Fame and glory
Some people hold that any inventor attempting to create a perpetual motion machine must only be in it for credit and accolades, wishing to be the first in his field to discover the much-coveted secret.
3. Wealth and riches
It is also suspected by some that those seeking to unlock the mystery of perpetual motion machine must be motivated by the monetary rewards. If such a device were to fall into popular use, the inventor would be a wealthy man indeed.
4. Antics and capers
Even some of those who are aware of the impossibility of perpetual motion machine have invented something similar under the guise of perpetual motion machine in order to tease us.
5. Deception and trickery
Some people, though fully aware that they are incapable of inventing a perpetual motion machine, persist in arguing that they can with the intention of scamming us.
Though the perpetual motion machine is a dream long-sought after by the scientific community, it is improbable that it will ever be realized. We can, however, pour our resources into researching more practical energy conserving forms of power such as geothermal, hydro-electric, and solar power solutions.
[A] In ancient China there was an extremely adroit man by the name of Zhuge Liang. It is said that he constructed a wooden horse which could walk unaided and could be used in the transportation of military supplies. As no records of this occurrence have been found, this tale has passed into legend.
[B] Inventor F told me excitedly, "Some complex details are currently under discussion to unearth the key to perpetual motion. If my experiment proves to be effectual. I will become a Nobel Prize winner. You know, the ceremony is held annually in Sweden and is broadcasted live to every corner of the globe." It is no great wonder that Inventor F espoused enthusiasm. A functional perpetual motion machine is a wonder that would be marveled at for generations to come.
[C] Inventor K declared, "the experiments with perpetual motion are on the verge of success. My products will soon be distributed throughout the world and used in a wide range of industrial applications. When that happens, my company will expand exponentially. I’ll make a fortune!"
[D] One of the closest things to a perpetual motion engine was the one installed on the Traveler 1 spacecraft, the first spaceship in human history to fly beyond the edges of our solar system. Though Traveler’s engine is able to run without maintenance for many years, it still requires energy—nuclear energy. So, strictly speaking, Traveler 1 does not run on a perpetual motion engine, but in fact needs energy as do all other machines.
[E] Mr. Goofy announced that he had effectively diagrammed the first perpetual motion machine. When a private corporate party purchased the patent, they found to their dismay that manufacturing it according to the design layout was technically infeasible. Furious, they sued Mr. Goofy for fraud, but even in the courtroom, Mr. Goofy would not be shamed. He simply retorted, "I’m just joking around."
[F] Tom, proudly proclaiming that he had invented a clock that ran on perpetual motion, and had it placed in the central square of his town. The clock, he said, would work perfectly despite a lack of springs in the internal mechanism. A scientist later ascertained the secret and revealed it to the townspeople: the clock had been cleverly devised to run on temperature differentials.
选项
答案
E
解析
要点:诡计和欺骗。例证E中的Mr.Goofy,自己造不出永动机却卖假图纸让别人造,实质是骗人钱财,他狡辩说“开玩笑”,其实是在为自己开脱罪责,所以本题应该选E。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/O61Z777K
0
考研英语一
相关试题推荐
Amtrak—thelargestrailwaycompanyintheU.S.—wasexperiencingadownswinginridership.【C1】______majorconcernstoAmtrakand
Amtrak—thelargestrailwaycompanyintheU.S.—wasexperiencingadownswinginridership.【C1】______majorconcernstoAmtrakand
Oneproblemwithmuchpersonalityresearchisthatitexaminesandrateswhatevertraitstheresearchersareinterestedinatth
Individualsandbusinesseshavelegalprotectionforintellectualpropertytheycreateandown.Intellectualproper【C1】______fro
Individualsandbusinesseshavelegalprotectionforintellectualpropertytheycreateandown.Intellectualproper【C1】______fro
With950millionpeople,IndiarankssecondtoChinaamongthemostpopulouscountries.ButsinceChina【C1】______afamilyplan
Inthelate1960’s,manypeopleinNorthAmericaturnedtheirattentiontoenvironmentalproblems,andnewsteel-and-glassskysc
McDonald’s,Greggs,KFCandSubwayaretodaynamedasthemostlitteredbrandsinEnglandasKeepBritainTidycalledonfast-fo
McDonald’s,Greggs,KFCandSubwayaretodaynamedasthemostlitteredbrandsinEnglandasKeepBritainTidycalledonfast-fo
Itneverrainsbutitpours.Justasbossesandboardshavefinallysortedouttheirworstaccountingandcompliancetroubles,a
随机试题
男性27岁,转移性右下腹痛20小时,伴呕吐1次,诊断为急性阑尾炎。一般来说,导致发病的最可能的原因是
既能收敛止血,又兼能散瘀的药物是
关于用作砂和沙砾石地基的材料,说法正确的是()。
当未来市场利率趋于下降时,应选择发行( )。
(2011年考试真题)B公司是一家制造类企业,产品的变动成本率为60%,一直采用赊销方式销售产品,信用条件为N/60。如果继续采用N/60的信用条件,预计2011年赊销收入净额为1000万元,坏账损失为20万元,收账费用为12万元。为扩大产品的销售量,B公
(2020年)恒发公司是上市公司,明方公司持有恒发公司29,9%的股份,是其控股股东。2018年8月,明方公司管理层与朱亚集团接触,拟将其持有的恒发公司全部股份转让给朱亚集团。8月16日,市场出现传闻,称明方公司拟将其持有的恒发公司股份售出以偿还质押融资款
江苏联通电商业务类别包括以下哪些?
地壳均衡论表明,总的高度至少能部分地互相弥补。因为当山上的土石被冲下山来,山脉失去了重量,因而就漂得高一点,补充了一点失去的高度;而海底接受了河流冲来的大量泥沙而变得重了,于是就会下降,从而部分地抵消了因大量泥沙的沉积而增加了的高度。根据这段文字,下列说法
Universitiesareinaseeminglyself-contradictoryposition.AsStefanCollinipointsoutinhisbook,theseancient【C1】______ha
Oneofthemostfamousandmosttalked-aboutactressestocomeoutofHollywoodhasdied.Film【B1】______ElizabethTaylordiedW
最新回复
(
0
)