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36. C.推理判断题。由American author Isaac Asimov (1920—1992),had such a talent.美国作家艾萨克•阿西莫夫(1920﹣1992)是他那个时代最伟大的科幻作家之一。"以及后文" Now that we're here。"可推知。故C选项"Back 1983 was to what world look in ,他就被要求预测2019年的世界会是什么样子,符合语境。
37. D.推理判断题。由"Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the industrial revolution of the 19th century.阿西莫夫认为计算机将引发一场与19世纪工业革命相当的革命,下面是讲阿西莫夫预测的结果 the that would in future was accurate.关于计算机在未来将所扮演的角色。"是说明他预测的计算机的结果。故选D。
38. G.推理判断题。由"He also had a great deal to say about space exploration.关于太空探索。"所以空格处要接着说他预言的结果 International Station his that would simply space seek stay ,我们不仅要拜访太空。"与太空探索相关。故选G。
39. A.推理判断题。由"He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents'candy store.他读了父母糖果店出售的报纸和杂志。故A选项"As a boy taught to at age five.作为一个聪明的孩子。"承上启下。故选A。
40. F.段落大意题。由"Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏) of both scientific and social change.He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(《银河帝国系列》). "His predictions are absolutely fascinating," Calum Chase,told BBC News. "He was a genius. "可知。他在《银河帝国》系列等作品中清楚地看到了人类即将面临的困境。"所以本段主要在说作为一名作家,故F选项"As author books feature theme social caused technology.作为一名作家。故选F。