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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During r^t Xr[}
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at ]?^xc[
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, V +<AG*[
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, KGLhl;a
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and NX #d}M^V
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, Vwg|? sG_
much of which is said to be based on science. X ^ ]$/rI)
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become \kGtYkctZ
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well Pi sr&"A
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for Z/UVKJm>:
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, !*.
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tools, echoes, and rainbows. $P9$ ,w4
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It w*kFtNBfU
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide Z8 n%=(He
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the rd~W.b_b
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, @ [Qg}'i
language arts, music, or art! &{{f|o=u.
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific [ +@< T)
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ##ea-"m8
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh 6]49kHgMhe
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions PBnn,#
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against W/X;|m`
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this )cBV
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approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 2n:J7PGD
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, ~i#xjD5
is needed. (293 words) +6-!o,(
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them +~]g&Mf6o
will _____. f^)nZ:~
A. work in scientific research institutions )BrqE uX@"
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters -iX!F~qS,
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. /aE Q3 x
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy \~1+ T
subject for them to learn dK$dQR#
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar bcs(#
with the process and spirit of science <p
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. AtYYu
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B. studying geography DZZt%n8J
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. , FO|'l
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others _s,svQ8#
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty [ Ru Y'
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments 6*Qpq7M l
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the yp/*@8%_E
passage the writer seems to ______. ?K# $81;[
A. prove that science is a successful course in school Xs_y!l
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school \[jItg,+
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict T]`"
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that children who learn science will be good scientists %9M49 s
36-40 B A D D C
