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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During GabY xYK
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at pwq a/Yi
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, W(
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pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, yb)!jLnH
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and &j4 1<A
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, M'Ec:p=X"
much of which is said to be based on science. 3yT7;~vPj
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become _T,X z_
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well fTn
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for Qx$C oY
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, FT0HU<." 1
tools, echoes, and rainbows. DEmU},<S
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It g\%vkK&I
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide GR@jn]50
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the Q};g~b 3
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, %!_okf
language arts, music, or art! 37:\X5)z/
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific 6g
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attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ~,1 99K#'
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh !nPwRK>
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions #x) lN
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against !F@9xG
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this mW_B|dM"
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with a@>P?N~LA9
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, U9uy (KOW
is needed. (293 words) `%PU_;Y5Q
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 4tv}5llSG
will _____. _]g?3Gw7!
A. work in scientific research institutions Tc{n]TV
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters rD7L==Ld
concerning science m[k@\xS4e
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration ]<9KX}
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. _[eAA4h
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy L=Pz0
subject for them to learn WyO7,Qr\
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar DH3.4EUWS
with the process and spirit of science 7U:-zfq
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. SCXH {8SS
A. practicing communication skills ^xBF$ua37)
B. studying geography H%}ro.u
C. taking art courses BqF%2 {
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. F4Jc7k2
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others 9>@@W#TK~
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty #
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments f R:BF47
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the &p."`
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passage the writer seems to ______. }D/O cp~o
A. prove that science is a successful course in school = V)88@W
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school N2 vA/
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict
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that children who learn science will be good scientists Sqc
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