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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During qz Hsqlof
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at Dp#2 7Yzc
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, FEopNDy@y
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, @m:'
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and A,4}
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exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, $ntC{a>&
much of which is said to be based on science. Z$m&F0g
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become JJM!pD\ h
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well kf~>%tES]
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for Oq3t-omXS
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, [{T/2IGq
tools, echoes, and rainbows. =KnHa.%
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It UN^M.lqZX
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide -%[6q
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the kZ:~m1dd
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, 3z#fFP@E
language arts, music, or art! -A:'D8o#f
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ~aL?{kb+
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and s <$*A;t
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh H66~!J0;a
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions 5: EE%(g9
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against {w99 ~?
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this ,p..h+l
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with ?D NeL;
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the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, [t5 D
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is needed. (293 words) n.P $E
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them
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will _____. 4%TmW/yd
A. work in scientific research institutions BT5~MYBl
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters oT}Sh4Wt.
concerning science K*j1Fy:
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration "+4r4
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. >LEp EMJ\
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy l W
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subject for them to learn k~ $}&O
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar DJR r
with the process and spirit of science \ &Oc}]
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. *eUxarI
A. practicing communication skills jouT9~[L'
B. studying geography 7I {rhA
C. taking art courses [8`^_i=#
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. d1d:5 b
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others 8PW3x-+
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty !f8]gT zN
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments JB!KOzw
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the Be0v&Q_NK
passage the writer seems to ______. p{rzP,Pb&
A. prove that science is a successful course in school 4 = hz4(5a
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school YoRD9M~iG~
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict xO'xZ%cUI
that children who learn science will be good scientists aaesgF
36-40 B A D D C
