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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During ^
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their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at q\gbjci
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, ]Wjcr2Wq
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, $b7@S`5
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 8A::
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exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising,
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much of which is said to be based on science. nqTOAL9FF
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become jT F "
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well wuk\__ f4
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for Y%|dM/a`
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, Y7I\<JG<
tools, echoes, and rainbows. 4%_xT o
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It ,q7FK z{
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide Di }M\!-[
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the / ;[x3} [
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, 5v`lCu]
language arts, music, or art! R?tjobk!
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific c9c3o{(6Y
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and #N~1
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh a 'n17d&
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions T (]*jaB
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against AGjjhbGB
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this Q"c/]Sk)
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with *
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the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, q"DHMZB
is needed. (293 words) >msQ@Ch
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them Br42Qo2"T>
will _____. N^PkSf[)h5
A. work in scientific research institutions s16, *;Z
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters #Ak|p#7 ^
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration (\r^ 0>H
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. $/@
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A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy Oo FMOlb.Z
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar Qb55q`'z
with the process and spirit of science FKL@,>!<e
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. mO(Y>|mm
A. practicing communication skills G -K{
B. studying geography SD:`l <l
C. taking art courses k'Pv Ql"I
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. j72mm
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments 3/
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the %g 89eaEZ
passage the writer seems to ______. 1^V.L+0s]
A. prove that science is a successful course in school UL#:!J/34
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school SDNRcSbOD6
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 72J=_d>+
that children who learn science will be good scientists b`
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36-40 B A D D C
