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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During i7(\i2_P
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at h9 & V
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, N: Z f4
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, bB|P`l L
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 9F"Q2^l'
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, @:"GgkyDl#
much of which is said to be based on science. jIs2 R3B
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become vs~lyM/
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well D1VM_O
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for wam- =3W
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, YKsc[~
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tools, echoes, and rainbows.
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Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It pe1 _E
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide j L[
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the T{%' "mm;
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, HGjGV] N5
language arts, music, or art! E@F:U*A6%
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific eZWR)+aq
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ? hQ
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh (\6R"2
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions X519}
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of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against BsX#
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this uF=x o`=|
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with a~-^ $Fzgy
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, H}$ hk
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36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 9#;UQ.qA
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B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters Mwdw7MZ"S
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. PUN.n
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar M]>JI'8
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. S"=o U}'|
A. practicing communication skills DT=!
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. i#jCf3%+
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the ]sjOn?YA+
passage the writer seems to ______. fxLhVJ"b
A. prove that science is a successful course in school UY **3MK
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school Y5 4*mn
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict e<^tY0rR&
that children who learn science will be good scientists 7l Aa6"Y68
36-40 B A D D C
