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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 1wzqGmjmt
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at !-2R;yo12
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, X'. qYsS
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, +a& p $\
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and m }a|F S
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, L
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much of which is said to be based on science. :q 8b ;*:
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become Qy<[7
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well U4m9e|/H;z
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for R>DaOH2K*
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, Y2xL>
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tools, echoes, and rainbows. G+B~Ix-
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It CTWn2tpW
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide ]k9)G*
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the {x'GJtpb
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, $0bjKy
language arts, music, or art! <%x S{!'}
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific )jq?lw'&
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ~/mw x8~
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh R[ 49(>7H4
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions e[sK@jX6
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against Z%
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this [((;
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approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with *Z m^
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the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, Hm+O Dv9
is needed. (293 words) Lh.`C7]
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 8q1wH Z
will _____. 5{n*"88
A. work in scientific research institutions Ed9Z9
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters k}KC/d9.z
concerning science 7'
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration (`? y2n)~W
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. F :6SPY
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A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy tzy'G"P|
subject for them to learn C7H/N<VAq
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar XUuu-wm:}
with the process and spirit of science ljK rj
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. |+ `c3*PV
A. practicing communication skills lN9=TxH1(;
B. studying geography c5| :,wkx
C. taking art courses 0flg=U9
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. M-i_#E WP
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others ?|:BuHkT
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty e@ {i
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments F @Te@n
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the >Z1q j>
passage the writer seems to ______. Fu^ ^i&
A. prove that science is a successful course in school p$ bnK ]
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school %T7nO %p
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 0euuT@_$
that children who learn science will be good scientists !?^b[
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