3.value dimension:价值范围,价值尺度
4.doubtless :相当于doubtlessly,用作状语。
5.take one’s place:确立自己的位置
6.quantitative concepts:以数字表达的概念
练习:
1.Engineering ethics is a compulsory subject in every institute of science and technology in the Uniled States.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
2.The number of students wishing to take the course of engineering ethics is declining at Texas A&SM University.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
3.The National Science Foundation involves itself directly in writing up material about ethical issues.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
4.It seems that medical ethics and business ethics are more mature than engineering ethics.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
5.Several engineering professors have quit from teaching to protest against the creation of a new course in engineering ethics.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
6.Many engineering professors may not have time to prepare material for class discussion on professional ethics.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
7.It is likely that following this introductory passage, the author will provide the necessary material related to the topic of engineering ethics.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
答案与题解:
1.C 本文没有述及engineering ethics是一门必修课,也没有提到美国所有的理工院校都开设了这门学科。