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34
Fuller’s concept of ‘Spaceship Earth’ is best described as seeing the Earth as
A
having a very limited expectation of continued existence.
B
needing structures erected on its surface to protect its inhabitants.
C
an object with limited supply and support resources for its inhabitants.
D
a utopia, developed with all the skills of artists, scientists and technologists.
35
Fuller’s statement that ‘technology can do much more with less’ (line 13) is best illustrated by mention of
the
A
concept of an ‘energy bank’.
B
concept of ‘Spaceship Earth’.
C
example of the Telstar satellite.
D
inauguration of the World Design Science Decade.
36
The crucial contribution of design and designers to world development lies in the
A
transmission of theory into practice.
B
addition of a new sort of philosophy.
C
replacement of evolution by revolution.
D
concentration on the future rather than the past.
37
Lines 34 – 35 of the passage refer to ‘competing concepts of utopia’. The distinction between the two
competing concepts mentioned is best described as
A
political as against social.
B
speculative as against definite.
C
superficial as against meaningful.
D
achievable as against unachievable.
38
The last sentence of the passage suggests that ‘it might be appropriate for science to change sides’.
Which of the following statements would Fuller be most likely to support, given the evidence of his views
in the passage?
A
Scientists cannot be relied upon to be disinterested and impartial.
B
Designers have already seen the need for freedom and cooperation.
C
Conservationists deserve the support of scientists and technologists.
D
Mankind will not survive unless scientists support freedom and cooperation.
