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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During (3N "oE.b]
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at X<Th{kM2
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, ovDJ{3L6O
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, Ev+HW x~Y
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and s^g.42?u
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, gv#c~cX]
much of which is said to be based on science. -3G 4vRIo
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become hg?j)jl|
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well SLdN.4idK
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for crJ7 pe9
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, n^iN
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tools, echoes, and rainbows. . # 6n
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 7b&JX'`Mb
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide x)dd Rq
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the ceFsGdS
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, h"% |\o+3
language arts, music, or art! :!JpP
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Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific yn/?=
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attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and 'yPCZ`5H(
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh 9Fy\t{ks
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions +Lm3vj_ N
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against
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hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this RzA2*]%a
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with r } /yi
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, Zm%VG(l
is needed. (293 words) = \~E n5
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them ?EI'^xg
will _____. Q)09]hP[Xj
A. work in scientific research institutions weNzYMf%
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters ?h/ x Al
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration CY34X2F
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. A0G)imsW:_
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 6}ce1|mkg/
subject for them to learn z0#-)AeS
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar `/z_rqJ0CL
with the process and spirit of science z5x _fAT(
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. rkkU"l$v
A. practicing communication skills <lUOJV{&\
B. studying geography X*i/A<Y`=
C. taking art courses p8Iw!HE
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ]<1HM"D
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others WvujcmOf
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty o/C(4q6d
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments 0o;O`/x
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the MU'@2c
passage the writer seems to ______. []|;qHhC~(
A. prove that science is a successful course in school \i!Son.<
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school 'Gjq/L/x
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict @9Q2$
that children who learn science will be good scientists 1~J5uB 4
36-40 B A D D C
