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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During }?^]-`b
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at -an~&C5\
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, e?_uJh"
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, .H
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and V@o#" gZ
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, fUq:`# Q
much of which is said to be based on science. g&I|@$\
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become oy\
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functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well t?wVh0gT
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for X wIKpr8
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, P,@/ap7J
tools, echoes, and rainbows. L$6W, D
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It TeRH@oI
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide 089v;
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the Ug )eyu
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, lYT_Y.%I
language arts, music, or art! $ Y M( NC
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific tMH 2
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and >i"WKd=
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh $ 8}'h
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions ; )FmN[
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against ^hcK&
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this &v#pS!UO j
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with g x8i| ]
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, }W0 _eQ
is needed. (293 words) ZCuo YE$g
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them 8[;AFm ?,`
will _____. Ibg~.>.u{
A. work in scientific research institutions |
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B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters NQA2usb
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37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. Tp|>(~;ai
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy Xzl$Q c
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar 3m$ck$
with the process and spirit of science Ww"]3
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. H>o \C
A. practicing communication skills ` Tei
B. studying geography b
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C. taking art courses q0D RT4K
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. |*DkriYY
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others U1(cBY
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty 2x<!>B
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments L6#4A3yh
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the m41%?uC/
passage the writer seems to ______. Q7-iy
A. prove that science is a successful course in school iXq*EZb"R
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school *tv\5KW G
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict hiE YIx
that children who learn science will be good scientists !8D>Bczq)
36-40 B A D D C
