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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During W QyMM@#
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at g>Kh? (
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, ^d/,9L\U
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, yi1V \8DC
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and q/\Hh9`
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, E@ ! ~q
much of which is said to be based on science. "C%* 'k
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become )pt#Pu
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well A& ;Pt/#'
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for qgLj^{
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, 7tz #R :
tools, echoes, and rainbows. V\><6v
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It r*s)T`T}}
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide cY \"{o"C
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the XB-l[ 4?
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history,
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language arts, music, or art! ns1@=f cO
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific Gj([S17\0:
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ~/kx
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh %]i("21
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions VjVL/SO/
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against Fs EPM"&?h
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this zmMz6 \ $
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with ;iEFG^'tG
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, *z
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is needed. (293 words) HJu;4O($
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them <+c6CM$#}V
will _____. _n+./ B
A. work in scientific research institutions M% 8:
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters &<sN( ;%0R
concerning science & N! ;d
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration -Fj:^q:@u
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 3;J)&(j0
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy <v)Ai;l,
subject for them to learn "sf]I[a
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar Dab1^H!KT
with the process and spirit of science 4V`ypFme
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. wb
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A. practicing communication skills Nz&J&\X)tD
B. studying geography FFNv'\)
C. taking art courses E3 0VKh |
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. e ga< {t
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others hD>O LoO
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty ;Vad| -
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments DaW_-:@s
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the #n'tpp~O
passage the writer seems to ______. b7/1 ]
A. prove that science is a successful course in school B=/*8,u
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school +x!V;H(
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict dOFxzk,g&R
that children who learn science will be good scientists otX B:a
36-40 B A D D C
