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It is important that scientists be seen as normal people asking and answering important questions. Good, sound science depends on __26__, experiments and reasoned methodologies. It requires a willingness to ask new questions and try new approaches. It requires one to take risks and experience failures. But good science also requires __27__ understanding, clear explanation and concise presentation.
Our country needs more scientists who are willing to step out in the public __28__ and offer their opinions on important matters. We need more scientists who can explain what they are doing in language that is __29__ and understandable to the public. Those of us who are not scientists should also be prepared to support public engagement by scientists, and to __30__ scientific knowledge into our public communications.
Too many people in this country, including some among our elected leadership, still do not understand how science works or why robust，long-range investments in research vitally matter. In the 1960s, the United States __31__ nearly 17% of discretionary (可酌情支配的)spending to research and development, __32__ decades of economic growth. By 2008，the figure had fallen into the single __33__. This occurs at a time when other nations have made significant gains in their own research capabilities.
At the University of California (UG), we __34__ ourselves not only on the quality of our research, but also on its contribution to improving our world. To __35__ the development of science from the lab bench to the market place，UC is investing our own money in our own good ideas.

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26.G)hypotheses
27.B)contextual
28.A)arena
29.C)convincing
30.I)incorporate
31.D)devoted
32.N)reaping
33.E)digits
34.M)pride
35.F)hasten