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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 3jmo[<p*x
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at \kA Dh?phV
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, y^. 66BH
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, fF Q|dE;cF
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and "oP^ 2|${
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, rb*|0ST
much of which is said to be based on science. "c^! LV
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become !_W:%t)g
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 6].[z+
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for k.J%rRneN
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, +UzQJt/>>
tools, echoes, and rainbows. SV7;B?e%Y
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It m/HT3<F
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide rd <
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the Zxk~X}K\P
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, ycA<l"
language arts, music, or art! t)SZ2G1r
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific 1gI7$y+?
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and *TOd Iq&z
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh wj[yo
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions q'3{M]Tk
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against d^=BXC oC
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this
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approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with ?hoOSur+
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, u6iW1,#
is needed. (293 words) "be\%W+<
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them `sjY#Ua<
will _____. Y,]Lk<Hm3
A. work in scientific research institutions %VHy?!/
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters IsXNAYj
concerning science s{ ^98*
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration i4D(8;
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 7lC$UQ x8
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 4P{|
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subject for them to learn A|b
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar ?G{0{ c2
with the process and spirit of science !$)reaS
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. _kKG%U.gbK
A. practicing communication skills S!K<kn`E3
B. studying geography Jb ,54uN
C. taking art courses ~ !uX"F8Xl
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. <H64L*,5'7
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others }i9:k kfq2
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty 18$d-[ hX
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments xd?=#d
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the p.:651b
passage the writer seems to ______. Iv6 lE:)
A. prove that science is a successful course in school hqRC:p#9
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school 2gWR2 H@
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict ]($ \7 +
that children who learn science will be good scientists P" c@V, .
36-40 B A D D C
