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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During PqyA1
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at JC}f-%H?K
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, ({-GOw46
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, z
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and [/ !;_b\X
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, uKz ,SqX
much of which is said to be based on science. G0`h %
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become jn%!AH
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well `+zWu 55;
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for eVt$7d? Jw
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, j:}J}P
tools, echoes, and rainbows. o]ag"Q
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It i]=&
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide kaxvP v1
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the SG?Nsp^%`B
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, /^$UhX9 v
language arts, music, or art! 277ASCWLkU
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific c9\2YKo
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and RP 2_l$
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh 7R3fqU.Rq
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions KJ?y@Q
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against 'S<%Xm
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this qC_mu)6
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with W xk x,q?
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, Gy,u^lkk:
is needed. (293 words) c{>uqP TY
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them fQ'.8'>T
will _____. uK ("<u|
A. work in scientific research institutions 4J|t?]ij|E
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters v[TYc:L=
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration v! 42 DA)
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. C{Asp
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ^ *&X~ 8@)
subject for them to learn w-b' LP
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar wNNB;n` l
with the process and spirit of science Jz:r7w{4eB
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. sVoW =4V8
A. practicing communication skills 659v\51 *
B. studying geography ]DvO:tM
C. taking art courses 4KI [D{
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. pi5GxD A]
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others h(
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the ~~ F2Ij
passage the writer seems to ______. ~|Z'l%<Os
A. prove that science is a successful course in school RGD]8 mw
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school XM|%^ry
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict K?u(1
that children who learn science will be good scientists ?@R")$
36-40 B A D D C
