31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?

　　A) Support from the votes.

　　B) The reduction of public expenditure.

　　C) Quick economics returns.

　　D) The budget for a research project.

　　32. Scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’ in order to ________.

　　A) impress the public with their achievements

　　B) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sake

　　C) obtain funding from the government

　　D) translate knowledge into wealth

　　33. Why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerning scientific research?

　　A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.

　　B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.

　　C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.

　　D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.

　　34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment of scientists because ________.

　　A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrong

　　B) sometimes they hide the source of their research funding

　　C) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honesty

　　D) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned

　　35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?

　　A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.

　　B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.

　　C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.

　　D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.