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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During Tyf`j,=
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at `lt"[K<
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, 1HZO9cXJ
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, =rCIumqD-}
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and Ak"m 85B
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, < ? 4V
much of which is said to be based on science. X*@dj_,
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become 1Z~FCJz
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well [e}]}t8m
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for >e [i 5
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, @'!SN\?W8
tools, echoes, and rainbows. [}0haTYc4
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It \ Et 3|Iv
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide wyO4Y
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the ~g
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, <s<n
language arts, music, or art! F%D.zvKN
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ]a*d#
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and S8
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh M {T-iW"
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions LR.<&m%~.
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against /zVOK4BqN+
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this !/i{l
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with My[ pr_xg
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, UJ7*j%XQz_
is needed. (293 words) 3>`mI8 $t
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them ARwD~
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A. work in scientific research institutions ""F5z,'
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters $O
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration :L@?2),
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. n QZwC
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar j<jN0 5p
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. (U_ujPD ?
A. practicing communication skills j2.|ln"!
B. studying geography YPK(be_|I
C. taking art courses >xYpNtEs
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ?; +1)> {
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others u4F5h PO]
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty >j(_ [z|v3
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments (\hx` Yh=>
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the [-k
passage the writer seems to ______. (%e .:W${
A. prove that science is a successful course in school ?2 ;&O `x*
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school ,+vy,<e&
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict )c83/= <v
that children who learn science will be good scientists ]
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