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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During )T? B O
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at 4sX? O4p
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, >rSCf=
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, -ik=P ]?
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and Ui-Y `
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, 5q'b
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much of which is said to be based on science. ( kyRx+gA
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become i
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functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well S6\E
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as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for .r&CIL >
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, + ]GP"yv-
tools, echoes, and rainbows. <%W&xk
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It M+^ NF\
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide gwsOw [;k
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the =v!Z8zk=W
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, XiV
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language arts, music, or art! Z-pZyDz
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific V$:%CIn
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ;CoD5F!
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh H6>t to
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions A |@ d {g
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against #Ye0*`
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this |}:q@]dC#
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with '/rU<.1
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, 44 w
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is needed. (293 words) W5()A,R
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them ^^24a_+2
will _____. 1K)9fMr]
A. work in scientific research institutions , `'A"]"
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters bE=[P}E
concerning science ()$m9%x
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration +afkpvj8
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. M0e&GR8<z>
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy > PL}7f&:
subject for them to learn |mdf u=
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar nE0I [T(
with the process and spirit of science !Htl e %
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. _ 5b~3K/V
A. practicing communication skills s0h0Ep ED
B. studying geography G=CP17&h6
C. taking art courses %m/5!
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. o)CW7Y#?,
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others 1Mx2%
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty }N,v& B
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments ' %rn-|)
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the rJtk4hOF
passage the writer seems to ______. =%u=m a;
A. prove that science is a successful course in school M:d|M|'
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school P8 w56
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict ^L\w"`,~
that children who learn science will be good scientists JuRWR0@`
36-40 B A D D C
