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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During #ie{!Mh
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at Yn'X SV|g
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, *O$kF.3q
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, ~5:]Oux
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and ?$ Uk[
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, V. 1sb
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much of which is said to be based on science. f]J?-ks
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become z=?ainnKx
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well o5BOe1_Pw
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for 6 !+x f
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, zb l h_6
tools, echoes, and rainbows.
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Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It `5O<U~'d
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide nD MNaMYb
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the v $+G_ @
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, wrK$ZO]
language arts, music, or art! eq(|%]a=
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific
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attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and [9'5 +RXw3
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh m-
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions 0b?9LFd
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against 9oKRu6]D-
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this 7yeZ+lD
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 8%arA"#S
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, K 2LLuS!
is needed. (293 words) Vn=J$Uv0
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them UrN$nhH
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A. work in scientific research institutions -S)HB$8
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters }eEF/o
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration TD!
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. :_)Xe* O
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy x*Z"~'DI
subject for them to learn k}F ;e_
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar |\~cjPX(
with the process and spirit of science ?y ] 3kU
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. 8$?a?7,>|
A. practicing communication skills dgX 0\lKpf
B. studying geography j%[|X fM
C. taking art courses h =d&@k\g
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ]E[Mv}
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A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others `S$BBF;
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty a l#yc
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments z~z.J ]
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the }6^ (
passage the writer seems to ______. zzq/%jki
A. prove that science is a successful course in school XK(<N<Z@|e
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school A
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C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict c @2s!bs
that children who learn science will be good scientists 33"{"2==`
36-40 B A D D C
