Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, is needed. (293 words)

　　36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them will _____.

　　A. work in scientific research institutions

　　B. work at jobs closely related to science

　　C. make the final decision in matters concerning science

　　D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration

　　37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____.

　　A. science is linked with many of the things they meet

　　B. science is a very easy subject for them to learn

　　C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily

　　D. they are familiar with the process and spirit of science

　　38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____.

　　A. practicing communication skills

　　B. studying geography

　　C. taking art courses

　　D. learning science

　　39. People with a scientific attitude ____.

　　A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others

　　B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty

　　C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments

　　D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning

　　40. In the passage the writer seems to ______.

　　A. prove that science is a successful course in school

　　B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school

　　C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum

　　D. predict that children who learn science will be good scientists

Passage Two

　　My surprise over the past few winters has been the personality transformation my parents go through around mid-December as they change from Dad and Mom into Grandpa and Grandma. Yes, they become grandparents and are completely different from the people I know the other eleven and a half months of the year.

　　The first sign of my parents’ change is the delight they take in visiting toy and children’s clothing stores. These two people, who usually dislike anything having to do with shopping malls, become crazy consumers. While they tell me to budget my money and shop wisely, they are buying up every doll and dump truck in sight. And this is only the beginning of the holidays!

　　When my brother’s children arrive, Grandpa and Grandma come into full form. First they throw out all ideas about a balanced diet for the grandkids. While we were raised in a house where everyone had to take two bites of corm, beets (甜菜)，or liver (foods that appeared quite often on our table despite constant complaining), the grandchildren never have to eat anything that does not appeal to them. Grandma carries chocolate in her pockets to bribe (贿赂)the littlest ones into following her around the house, while Grandpa offers “surprises” of candy and cake to them all day long. Boxes of chocolate-pie disappear while the whole-wheat bread get hard and stale. The kids love all the sweets, and when the sugar raises their energy levels, Grandma and Grandpa can always decide to leave and do a bit more shopping or go to bed while my brother and sister-in-law try to deal with their highly active kids.