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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 505ejO|
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at x:Q
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jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, | &@`~OBa
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, W56VA>ia
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and Q{5.;{/eC
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, >4q 6
much of which is said to be based on science. v L;>A]oM2
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become Dc*
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functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well `Z#':0 Z
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for |#{ i7>2U
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, :0ltq><?
tools, echoes, and rainbows. hT,rc
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Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It >j7]gi(
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide )#GF
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the &*E! %57
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, 1M 6^B rx
language arts, music, or art! %"=GQ 3u[
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific BP l% SL
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and azNv(|eeJL
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh W8Wjq
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions BJ\81 R
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against DU H DFG
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this l@1=./L ?
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with T@`Al('
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, OHW|?hI=[
is needed. (293 words) r&Qa;-4Pl
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them
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A. work in scientific research institutions 3Ijs V5a
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters R/Z7}Q W
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. =F Y2O`%a
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ywk RH
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar w
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. tZVs0eVF<
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. zUNUH^Il
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments A%7f;&x!
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the WHOX<YJs
passage the writer seems to ______. $$W2{vr7+
A. prove that science is a successful course in school 7fO<=ei:
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school l?rLadvc
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict X9SOcg3a
that children who learn science will be good scientists x Gbq,~_r
36-40 B A D D C
