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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During xxu
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at \/M x|7<
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, '{jr9Vh
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, ]9y\W
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and ?![[la+f
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, .M^[ /!
much of which is said to be based on science. yzhNl' Rz
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become n^T,R
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well ~.%HZzR6&
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for )|lxz lk
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, [^5;XD:%&l
tools, echoes, and rainbows. _rwJ: r
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 1 Hr}n6s
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide kJ_8|
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the | ] *3En:
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, @m#OhERv
language arts, music, or art! ai/|qYf
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific *i]?J
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and m [B#k$
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh ;XurH%Mg
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions \EySKQ=
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against L"m^LyU
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this Wb-C0^dTn
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with T+<.KvO-
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, q<dG}aj
is needed. (293 words) R c+olJ^5
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them Qq< @;4
will _____. . 5( YL 8d
A. work in scientific research institutions t*gZcw5 r
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters aOwjYl[?p
concerning science JLoF!MK}
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration ;
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. f+h\RE=BGt
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy I=y7$+7%
subject for them to learn @NL
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar $Nu{c;7
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with the process and spirit of science Lx0nLJ\
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. Ie.*x'b?y
A. practicing communication skills nkW})Ly
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C. taking art courses H7zN|NdNw
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. xZ'fer`&
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others u 272)@R
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty hNN>Pd~;
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments @Rr=uf G
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the t'n@yX_
passage the writer seems to ______. V8^la'_j
A. prove that science is a successful course in school ~g{j)"1
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school 5h5izA'0'
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict r9[S%Def
that children who learn science will be good scientists 2 XP
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36-40 B A D D C
