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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 24 S,w>j
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at 6KmF 9
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, O$B]#]L+
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, ': Gk~
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and \[ &~.B
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, K /h9 x9^
much of which is said to be based on science. Ue|] M36
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become 5gWn{[[e)y
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 8Z>ZjNG
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for V)\|I8"
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, .Ev i
tools, echoes, and rainbows. z ; UkK
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 1c
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide @W|}|V5
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the ;
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, vyT$IdV2
language arts, music, or art! }' `2C$
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific F(/^??<5
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and J ?$4Yf
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh LR D71*/
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions /EhojODMF
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against Kd
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this )Rla VAtM
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with elXY*nt8h
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, &O(z|-&| x
is needed. (293 words) |SXMd'<3`Z
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them r: n ^U#
will _____. ]t]s /;9]K
A. work in scientific research institutions p_ =^E *J]
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters |/zE(ePc{
concerning science 0Ep%&>@
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration &| el8;D
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. "y/GK1C
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy oT$w14b
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar ~P|YAaFx
with the process and spirit of science & :x_
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. %v:9 _nwO)
A. practicing communication skills <oTIzj 7f
B. studying geography om$)8'A,l
C. taking art courses s$J0^8Q~i
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. D_D<N(O
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others ] H) x
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty \MQ|(
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments $/nU0W
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the c&IIqT@Gb0
passage the writer seems to ______. bTE%p0
A. prove that science is a successful course in school JadXd K=gE
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school X*1vIs;[@
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict )nJs9}( 0
that children who learn science will be good scientists 5`*S'W}\>
36-40 B A D D C
