1.Although Einstein’s theory of relativity is nearly a century old, its bizarre predictions are still not widely known. Invariably
people learn of them with delight, fear and 1_______ . Much of the book is devoted to covering the more straightforward
consequences of the theory; the broad conclusion I reach, however, is that we are 2_______ having a good grasp of the concept of
time. Einstein’s work 3_______ a revolution in our understanding of the subject, but the consequences have 4_______ to be fully
worked out. Much of the theory of relativity remains uncharted territory, and crucial topics, like the possibility of time travel, have
only very recently received attention. There are also major problems which hint at deep-seated limitations of the theory;
discrepancies concerning the age of the universe and obstacles to 5_______ Einstein’s time with quantum physics are two of the
more persistent difficulties. Perhaps more worryingly, Einstein’s time is seriously 6_______ with time as we human beings
experience it. All this leads me to believe that we must embrace Einstein’s ideas, but move on. The orthodox account of time
frequently leaves us 7_______ , surrounded by a welter of puzzles and paradoxes. In my view, Einstein’s time is inadequate to
explain fully the physical universe and our perception of it.
The scientific study of time has proved to be disturbing, disorienting and startling. It is also befuddling. I have written this book
for the reader with no specialist scientific or mathematical knowledge. Technical jargon is kept to a 8_______ , and numerical values
are avoided except where absolutely necessary. However, I cannot deny that the subject is complex and intellectually challenging.
To try and ease the pain a bit, I have 9_______ to the device of introducing a tame imaginary skeptic, who may from time to time
voice the reader’s own objections or queries. 10_______ , you may well be even more confused about time after reading this book
than you were before. That’s all right; I was more confused myself after writing it.
【題組】10. (A) Consequently (B) Nevertheless (C) Likewise (D) Initially
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