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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 8D7 = ]
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at EF1aw2
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, F*Lm=^:
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, 1Z-f@PoM
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and (ns> z7
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, $K D H"J
much of which is said to be based on science. M{\W$xPL)
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become mT enzIp
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well :Z rE/3_S
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for hI249gW9
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, R E~:+.eB
tools, echoes, and rainbows. "W!Uxc
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It hes$LH
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide ^=kUNyY
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the lxsBXX Zg
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, `x%(
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language arts, music, or art! Z1u:OI@(
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ;.Dm?J0
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and o1I8l7
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh dk}T&qZ~p
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions ig:E` Fe@
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against ca~n fo
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 dS9L( &
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, g~,"C 8-H
is needed. (293 words) i n}N[
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them #9=as Y
will _____. Hrz #S o\#
A. work in scientific research institutions jV:Krk6T<
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters CVo2?ZQ
concerning science 9Rz TC
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration J-Xw}|>@
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. oaxCcB=\
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ?f}lYQzM
subject for them to learn %5) 1^
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar A}. / ;[
with the process and spirit of science AC`4n|,zJ;
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. HfQZRDH
A. practicing communication skills 2QU ZBrs s
B. studying geography q#}#A@Rg
C. taking art courses Io
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. kX0 hRX
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others /iz{NulOz*
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty &nJH23h ^
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments uL. )+E
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the ^T^l3B[
passage the writer seems to ______. gd#j{yI/Xf
A. prove that science is a successful course in school 4F WL \;6
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school YU*u!
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict aicvu(%EE
that children who learn science will be good scientists B~\mr{|u
36-40 B A D D C
