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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 3.Qwn.
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at F7d
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jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, hLF@'ln
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, &q+ %OPV
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and :iJ= 9
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, x<].mx
much of which is said to be based on science. ^H>vJT
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become b^ZrevM
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well ~$5[#\5%G
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for tfsG
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youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, &c 'unKH
tools, echoes, and rainbows. 2w%1\TcB$
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It +]
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide ? mMd6U& J
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the ) ":~`Z*@
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, V%+KJ}S!Z
language arts, music, or art! b]Jh0B ~Y
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific * fx<>aK
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and @$aCUJ/mE
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh SFuzH)+VO
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions mu*wX'.'
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against -y~JNDS1]
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this , 30&VW##
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with /dCZoz~~T
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, c=7L)w:I
is needed. (293 words) _3`{wzM A
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 1=s%.0
will _____. Lz4iLLP
A. work in scientific research institutions 4bmpMF-
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters K }r%OOn0
concerning science ,
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration QkA79%;j
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. b-wFnMXk+
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy n U/v(lN
subject for them to learn m]V5 }-?al
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar wAITE|H<zj
with the process and spirit of science {>Zc#U'
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. -\LB>\;qn
A. practicing communication skills kz+P?mopm
B. studying geography /mv uSNk
C. taking art courses Wh "o L;O
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. 55fV\3F|R
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others >0{ { loqq
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty z!eY= G'
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments gVk_<;s
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the p 1CY?K
passage the writer seems to ______. OLl NCb#t
A. prove that science is a successful course in school lQldW|S>
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school cs,%Zk.xjw
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 59IxY
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that children who learn science will be good scientists ](:aDHa
36-40 B A D D C
