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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During ^j Z4tH3K
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at R3g g{hQ
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, @If ^5s;z
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, xdd;!HK,
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and
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exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, W=@]
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much of which is said to be based on science. e|jmOYWG
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become o$+"{3svw?
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well o>}fKg<
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for f|X./ J4Bl
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, E||[(l, b
tools, echoes, and rainbows. ?go+oS^
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 7Ta",S@m
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide L+o"<LV]
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the '8b/TL
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, 7$&3(#!N
language arts, music, or art! o|?bvFC
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific \KJ\> 2Y
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and EgT2
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh 7jL3mI;n%;
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions bEJz>oyW"
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against k
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this r)G^V&9
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approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with c{dge/2yb
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, 6.!Cm$l
is needed. (293 words) "X }@VT=
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them x!08FL)
will _____. "
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A. work in scientific research institutions q{ ?ku!cL
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters K9YD)351t
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration o`8dqP
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. kt ILKpHt"
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy d }"
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subject for them to learn 5zqlK-$
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar j JxV)AIY
with the process and spirit of science &GC`4!H
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. 2$g3AB fV
A. practicing communication skills Tjfg[Z/x
B. studying geography I}#_Jt3R
C. taking art courses 4|9c+^%^
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. e*7nq ~ B5
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others nnV(MB4z1
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C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments b>B.3E\Pc
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the N6"b
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passage the writer seems to ______. CMm:Vea
A. prove that science is a successful course in school F
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B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school RJo"yB$1e6
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict *nv%~ t
that children who learn science will be good scientists 4xg7 oo0iJ
36-40 B A D D C
