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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During $ I!XSz"/e
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at 1A ?W:'N
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, 3]OE} [R
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, yd^ {tQi
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and LSm$dK
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, hjU::m,WX
much of which is said to be based on science. hP=WFD&
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become szb_* )k
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well ob+b <HFv
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for #Z}Rf k(~
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, e2L0VXb b
tools, echoes, and rainbows. !xz eM VI
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It z
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide 4ae
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the \n" {qfn`r
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, b}OY4~ Y4
language arts, music, or art! Av @b! iw+
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific d4m=0G`
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ]O Z5 fd
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh W KQ^NEqr3
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions hMzs*gK
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against g6W)4cC8
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this 'UkxS b
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with t$ +?6E
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, \Lq h j
is needed. (293 words) g(nPQOs$u
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them h~A/ y!
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will _____. +~St !QV%
A. work in scientific research institutions 32l3vv.j
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters iy6On,UL
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration "lQ*1.i
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. ,t}vz 7
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 90 9? _ v
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar R FKtr
with the process and spirit of science "vA}FV%tRq
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. ai}m
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A. practicing communication skills X$ %'
B. studying geography ?m![Pg %
C. taking art courses >82@Q^O
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. tv>>l%
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others |\w=u6jX
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty wU8Mt# D!
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments tM2 )k+fg
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the ]&?Y~"{cD
passage the writer seems to ______. "rTQG6`
A. prove that science is a successful course in school aF8fqu \
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school Yaj0;Lo[wt
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict ,_|]Ufr!a
that children who learn science will be good scientists f6 |KN+.
36-40 B A D D C
