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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During heRQ|n.Dz)
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at eYS
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, Ih"f98l V
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, D b(a;o
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 1OJ:Vy }n
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, *6k
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much of which is said to be based on science. =L&_6 lb
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become ]\Ez{MdAT
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well t$s)S>
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for
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youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, _{T`ka
tools, echoes, and rainbows. hu6)GOZbv
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It f61~%@fE
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide nE s l
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the m AXT O 7
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, '?Hy"5gUA
language arts, music, or art! qOkw6jfluh
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific !07$aQYcd
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and QULrE+ @
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh <o
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions w=O:|Xu#*
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against j^:\a\-1
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this ISOPKZ#F
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with JQI`9$asuC
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, NcqE)"yObo
is needed. (293 words) L P.-
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them *:)#'cenI
will _____. ZH/|L?Q1U
A. work in scientific research institutions EYMwg_
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters YW >|g E
concerning science C
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 3Qn! `
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ]+ ug:E{7
subject for them to learn mrk Q20D
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar )Z "7^ i
with the process and spirit of science -N*g|1rpa
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. C$M^<z
A. practicing communication skills d$b{KyUA
B. studying geography 90te Xxg=|
C. taking art courses C6 Dq7~{B
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ,tmo6D6 2
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others k
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B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty 5|Vb)QBv %
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments %[;<'s5e~
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the 6WI_JbT~
passage the writer seems to ______. KiH#*u S
A. prove that science is a successful course in school }MuX
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B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school Xgr|~(^
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict hW
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that children who learn science will be good scientists < P$b$fh/
36-40 B A D D C
