C.
Utopia is, in the most simplified terms, an imagined state of being or society, whose members live the best possible life. It
is commonly depicted as a kind of heaven on earth setting which is physically possible but unlikely to occur ___26___ fantasy.
Though utopia has been a concept ___27___ social ideas, it can be used in other ways, including “religious utopia” and
“ecological utopia.”
In most religions there is an idea of a utopia beyond humanity and life where all is perfect and happiness is constant, if not
easily achieved. It is even sometimes considered to be the ___28___ of the idea of a utopia as religion is as old as humanity.
For example, Christianity’s utopia is considered to be the idea of “Heaven,” a place where there is no suffering or evil. On the
other hand, teachings such as Buddhism do not believe in a physical utopic place, but ___29___ of an idea often known as
“Enlightenment” or “Nirvana.” Religious utopia differs from person to person and religion to religion.
A utopia based on ecological soundness is less common as the idea has not been ___30___ for as long as other ideas. Due
to the large advances in technology and engineering, many people are more focused on building on these advances ___31___
going back to nature and a more simple way of living. This makes ecological utopias less appealing to many people.
【題組】31. (A) rather than (B) in store for (C) for fear of (D) prior to