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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During ~ Yl<S(/4
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at ZY)%U*jWU
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, qp\BV #E
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, } %+qP +O\
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and FRgLlp 8x
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, o_O+u%y
much of which is said to be based on science. Evkt_vvf
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become g e$LIsE8
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well OTE<x"=h
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for {S *!B
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, HVGr-/
tools, echoes, and rainbows. 7G"7wYc>R
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It /$Z
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide )tD6=Iz^5
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the ESIzG
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, l bS?/f
language arts, music, or art! {`F1u?l
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ]`d2_mu
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and T(V8; !
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh b_=8!Q. :
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions xs%LRF# u
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against F
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this 5B{k \H;
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with Y208b?=9w
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, SX+4 HJB
is needed. (293 words) 9 mPIykAj8
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them DbtF~`3, .
will _____. qo_]ZKL44
A. work in scientific research institutions DjwQ`MA
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters 8;#AO8+U7)
concerning science
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration Obo _Y
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. bxwkTKr '
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ^.vmF>$+I
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar $"8d:N?I[
with the process and spirit of science j[XYj
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. 2+ '| kt2
A. practicing communication skills *vnX lV4L
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C. taking art courses }+0z,s~0.
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. y94kX:q
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others O?ktWHUx
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty B1$ikY
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments q4ipumy*
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the l>&sIX
passage the writer seems to ______. +xj "hX>3
A. prove that science is a successful course in school qC@Ar)T
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school l
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C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict `#6x=24
that children who learn science will be good scientists w`gyE
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