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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During #89h}mp'
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at 4 7iwb
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, r $du-U
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, E00zf3Jgv'
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and I>27U<PX
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, lbES9o5
much of which is said to be based on science. @HfWA FT
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become O8+[ )+6^
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 9rb/h kX&
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for hG,gY;&[6
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, n/"T7Y\2
tools, echoes, and rainbows. c4LBlLv4
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 6,xoxNoPP3
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide 'D-#,X
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the We]X+>BlO
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, cLl fncI
language arts, music, or art! JXeqVKF
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific e7 6@-f g
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and A*pihBo7
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh K74oR Kv
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions {I 7pk6Qd
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against e #^|NQ<'A
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this t%z7#}9$
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with V 8&/O)} o
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, ~+>M,LfK
is needed. (293 words) 9L#B"lh
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 1|w,Z+/
will _____. ~DZ;l/&Mz7
A. work in scientific research institutions M{kPEl&Z
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters F'CUkVC0~P
concerning science &up/`8
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration ;D8Ny a>%
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. )+t5G>yKK
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy !P Gow
subject for them to learn 0K3FH&.%
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar P'9aZd
with the process and spirit of science GPx S
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. x }x@_w
A. practicing communication skills Bh' vr3|
B. studying geography >qF KXzI
C. taking art courses "(efd~.]
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ,t+ATaOF
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others A[ iP s9
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty $g$`fR
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments }ZmdX ^xB
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the DpS6>$v8t
passage the writer seems to ______. G>RYQ{O
A. prove that science is a successful course in school !F<?h e<U
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school <aHt6s'
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict Mc}x]j`f
that children who learn science will be good scientists blN1Q%m6
36-40 B A D D C
