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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During G\C>fwrP_
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at i*6 1i0
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, H=@S+4_bK
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, %df[8eX {
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and
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exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, \Lz4ZZjSY
much of which is said to be based on science. XQStlUw8+
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become H|8i|vbi
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well BDcA_= ^R&
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for JQ<9 ~J
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, l~#%j( Yo
tools, echoes, and rainbows. ,3bAlc8D7
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It m%.7l8vT
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide 3h4' DQ.g
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the s}Q*zy
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, Uq=!>C8
language arts, music, or art! F2C v,&'
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific 5@`DS-7h
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and L=)Arj@q
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh Pi'[d
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions xf 4`+[
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against } !1pA5x$
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this 89l{h8R
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with r=: o$e
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, 5 u^;7
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is needed. (293 words) O_|p{65
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them DtOL=m]s
will _____. ~,O}wT6q
A. work in scientific research institutions O_[]+5.TX
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters _?~)B\@~0
concerning science Bw*6X` 'Q
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration ALl0(<u67
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. Q2RO&dL
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A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy O
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subject for them to learn .+2@(r
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar .h@HAnmE
with the process and spirit of science ( V H0+
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. V8IEfU
A. practicing communication skills [y1
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C. taking art courses _do
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. s5D<c'-
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others -8D$ [ @y(
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty @Yy']!Ju
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments N
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the Hpq?I-g<^
passage the writer seems to ______. EE[JXoke
A. prove that science is a successful course in school # vBS7ba
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school N77EM
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict QP 0[
that children who learn science will be good scientists aI W W[xZ
36-40 B A D D C
