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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During " O4Z).5q3
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at 8 c9_=8vw
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, "7g: u-
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, F 2&KTK
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 4{Iz\:G:{/
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, Wg[`H=)Q
much of which is said to be based on science. {9)f~EbM!
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become KH;e)91
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well #ua#$&p
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for y&
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youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, d+(~{xK:
tools, echoes, and rainbows. V;m3=k0U
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It +m1edPA[
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide DeUDZL%/
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the qRUz
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, +RbCa
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language arts, music, or art! |89`O^
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific i@2?5U>h
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and xZk LN5I{
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh GB -=
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions AOTI &v
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against $oNkE
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this wtY#8 '^$&
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with !u^(<.xJ
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, O6`@'N>6P
is needed. (293 words) cD{[rI
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36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 0c]Lm?&
will _____.
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A. work in scientific research institutions bN qjjg
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters pdE=9l'
concerning science 0n1y$*I4
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration {&/q
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. U'@_fg
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy Jl}$) '
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar )9Jt550(
with the process and spirit of science 8zr )oQ:
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. 9m<>G3Jr
A. practicing communication skills ~_R=2t{u _
B. studying geography VDscZt)y8
C. taking art courses BM:j e(*p
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. )(,
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A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others 27;*6 />,
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty 8TuOf(qE
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments rNZN}g
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the Jln dypE
passage the writer seems to ______. -[ F< u
A. prove that science is a successful course in school h (>4%hF
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school GCc@
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C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict eRD s?n3F
that children who learn science will be good scientists 1C:lXx$|
36-40 B A D D C
