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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During ':R3._tw\
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at Mb 2 L32
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, *ZSp9g"Z
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, g; Sg
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and lbuW*)
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. 16> >4U:Y
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become d
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functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well uj1E*
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as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for 3;l>x/amk
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, $\@ V4
tools, echoes, and rainbows. ~md |k
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It >dm._*M
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide V?J,ab$X #
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the <C96]}/ ?
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, &@iF!D\u
language arts, music, or art! 8\.1m9&r>o
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific L(n~@ gq
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and _5S$mc8K0
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh +e4<z%1
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions dQ|Ht[ s=
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against U+r#Y E.
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this =bg&CZV T
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with KeHE\Fq ^V
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, vrnj}f[h
is needed. (293 words) N3c)ce7[
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them jMWwu+w
will _____. KdMA58)
A. work in scientific research institutions - qP[$Q
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters :h^UC~[h 3
concerning science V;]V wsZ"
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration YJvT
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 7 8J .~v/
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy =LY^3TlDj
subject for them to learn y* Q-4_%,
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar ~ I|R}hS
with the process and spirit of science C{,] 1X6g
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. )0d".Q|v4
A. practicing communication skills /D]r "-
B. studying geography UMW^0>Z!v
C. taking art courses EjE`S_i=
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. >P"/ nS"nn
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others A ?k,}~
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments Ns8NaD
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the 5nqdY*
passage the writer seems to ______. Sz@?%PnU|
A. prove that science is a successful course in school 7t Kft
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school g}r5ohqC#
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict "hY^[@7 W
that children who learn science will be good scientists ?'m5)Z{
36-40 B A D D C
