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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 2I%MAb&1@
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at [ 6 pD
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, 1Y/s%L
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, R_(tj kT
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and M:XSQ["6>V
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, E d"h16j?z
much of which is said to be based on science. M V<^ !W
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become N|1M1EBOu>
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 48c1gUw oP
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for PbW(%7o(t
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, 'r4/e-`pK
tools, echoes, and rainbows. tU4s 'J
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It x8wD 0D
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide Vc_'hz]Z
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the FQm`~rA~zt
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, V}bjK8$$
language arts, music, or art! j!_;1++q
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific A$<.a'&T!
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and &{ay=Mj
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh ./,/y"x
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions t5[ #x4
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of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against |L-]fjBbF
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this , 0imiv
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with os,* 3WO
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, *194{ ep
is needed. (293 words) $8;R[SU6Y
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them QFw +cy
will _____. ]or>?{4g
A. work in scientific research institutions Xa CX!Lr,
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters J!0DR4=Xi
concerning science }3o|EXx=
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration |s"nM<ZNZ
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 1xD=ffM>8N
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy mFg<dTx0c8
subject for them to learn A9f)tqbc
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar >*]Hq.& 8
with the process and spirit of science M4zm, >?K
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. sp #p8@Cj
A. practicing communication skills "{tg8-a4)
B. studying geography k40* e\
C. taking art courses ,a gc
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. 4#ug]X4Y')
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others c\iA 89msp
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty fBalTk;G{U
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments bLe <G
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the ?3*l{ [@J
passage the writer seems to ______. Z3{>yYR+
A. prove that science is a successful course in school v5 By :z
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school q[HTnx
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 86(I ^=
that children who learn science will be good scientists {U!8|(
36-40 B A D D C
