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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During +N]J5Ve-`t
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at ` _6C {<O
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, 9sM!`Lz{
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, 1>.Ev,X+e
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and DcS+_>a\{l
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, ]]HNd7Vh
much of which is said to be based on science. "6("9"
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become 1;* cq
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well oe ~'o'
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for i:dR\ |B
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, Q*GN`07@?d
tools, echoes, and rainbows. NYhB'C2
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It mupT<_Y
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide YByLoM*
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the V~qNyOtA]
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, HGl|-nW>
language arts, music, or art! MnmVl"(/
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific AI2 ~Jp
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and v<k?Vu
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh D2 #ZpFp"h
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions pG_;$ 8
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of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against pt ?bWyKG
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this HH`'*$]7
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with $P h|e)p
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, zg>zUe
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is needed. (293 words) ` #0:gEo
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 1> ?M>vK
will _____. xl{=Y< ;
A. work in scientific research institutions 4>Y R
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B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters _ r#Z}HK
concerning science '(6z.
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration "37lx;CH
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. /*~EO{o
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy D'>_ I.
subject for them to learn A.F%Ycq
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar {'flJ5]
with the process and spirit of science rE7G{WII
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. LG0;#3YwH
A. practicing communication skills JBj] najN
B. studying geography O ;Rqv
C. taking art courses !"e5h`/ADM
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. pp?D7S
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others TvoyZW\?w
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty =>S]q71
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments J6"9v; V
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the > tS'Q`R
passage the writer seems to ______. yZ7&b&2nLn
A. prove that science is a successful course in school Y;eZ9|Ht9
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school sfH_5
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C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict Oamg]ST
that children who learn science will be good scientists $QF{iV@6d4
36-40 B A D D C
