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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During "Zq)y_1
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at v'H\KR-;
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, qJPEq%'Q
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, W2G@-`,
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and x;p7n 2_
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, E{B=%ZNnm
much of which is said to be based on science. Ec; { N
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become : r,o-D
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 'k(aZ"
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for _k2 *2db
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, T.kQ] h2ZG
tools, echoes, and rainbows. Zb obi,
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It FqpUw<]6s
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide ^jx
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the I? o)X!
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, ~i ImM|*0
language arts, music, or art! uw,p\:D&
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific :`w'}h7m
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and C/L+ gU &
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh ;Q&|- `NK
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions <>tQa5;
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against X[{ tD#
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this D3BT>zTGK
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with :xz,PeXo7
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, ExDv7St1(k
is needed. (293 words) G$)f5_]7{
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 2y0J~P! I
will _____. cB ,l= /?
A. work in scientific research institutions _R 6+bB$
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters [~[)C]-=
concerning science Xb p~cn
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration BD (Y =g
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. Arzyq_ Yk
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 9h$08l
subject for them to learn {r,MRZaa
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar )=vQrMyB
with the process and spirit of science w#!^w N
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. XFiP8aX<
A. practicing communication skills %gb4(~E +N
B. studying geography f=L&>X
C. taking art courses +"i|)yUYy}
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. 6|Qg=4_FHt
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others */ 7+pk(
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty G'M;]R9EP
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments R ;]z/|8
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the Q2L>P<87T
passage the writer seems to ______. XJ3
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A. prove that science is a successful course in school P,}cH;w6Ck
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school (1pR=
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict Sl!#!FGI
that children who learn science will be good scientists {%"n[DLps
36-40 B A D D C
