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The Youth Science Discovery Experience (YSDE) teams students and teachers with practicing scientists to pursue semester-long (整个学期) projects in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.GoalsIntroduce new scientific topics, especially those not typically covered in traditional courses in high schools.Encourage lifelong learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Develop science reasoning skills and an understanding of the scientific research process.Prepare students to face challenges of college, career, and continuing education.Develop creativity, build self-confidence, and promote friendship among the youth.Program OverviewThe YSDE program uses a project-based learning model. Each research team consists of six tenth-grade students, one teacher, and one practicing scientist. Together the team investigates an area of current scientific concern.The program integrates in-residence experiences with continuing education activities conducted in the students’ and teacher’s school setting. YSDE begins with a five-day residential session in the center where students will learn principles of scientific inquiry. Each research team works with its scientist to plan an approach to its project. Session in residence allows YSDE members to participate in the magnificent outdoor natural laboratory provided by the surrounding national forests. Then the teams return to their home institutions and continue working on research projects throughout the semester.YSDE concludes with a final session in residence where teams present their research.Program FeaturesPhysical EnvironmentYSDE facilities include science laboratories, a computer center, and arts and music studios. The area provides an outstanding natural laboratory for teaching and experimentation. Being separated from the usual disturbances of cities provides a nurturing atmosphere.Intensive (集中的), Cooperative LearningThe residential part of YSDE offers near “around-the-clock” learning opportunities in a challenging yet friendly setting. Cooperative learning encourages teamwork and cooperative skills, using science as a common language to allow students to learn from peers, staff, and visiting experts.Professional PartnershipsYSDE’s relationship with partner organizations helps complete the program. Partner organizations are selected and invited on their interest in developing project-based learning activities for students in high school. YSDE’s partnerships with organizations like the Canaan Valley Institute and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory provide unique access to world-class facilities and human resources.For more information about YSDE, please visit our website at www.nysf.com, or write to us at Post office Box 715, Charleston, WV 15358-352.【1】One of the purposes of YSDE is to ______.A.provide young scientists with assistanceB.promote the mode of science thinkingC.introduce new university coursesD.encourage education research【2】The YSDE program participants will ______.A.do research in the natural environmentB.spend five days organizing the programC.live in the center throughout the semesterD.present research result in their own schools【3】What makes the YSDE program special?A.Competitive learning atmosphere.B.Access to various physical activities.C.Methods of acquiring science language.D.Support from cooperative organizations. 答案：【答案】【1】B【2】A【3】D【解析】这是一篇广告类的说明文，主要介绍了YSDE的一些情况。【1】推理判断题。由Goals部分的“Develop science reasoning skills and an understanding of the scientific research process.”可知，培养科学推理能力，以及促进对科学研究过程的理解。这是YSDE的目标之一，培养学生科学的一些方法合理，即推广科学思维的模式。故选B项。【2】推理判断题。由program Overview部分第二段的“Session in residence allows YSDE members to participate in the magnificent outdoor natural laboratory provided by the surrounding national forests.”可知，（5天的）入住阶段可以允许YSDE成员加入到由周边的国家森林形成的壮丽的室外天然实验室中去。换句话说，参与者可以在室外做“实验”，即研究。故选A项。【3】推理判断题。由Professional Partnerships部分的“YSDE’s partnerships with organizations like the Canaan Valley Institute and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory provide unique access to world-class facilities and human resources.”可知，YSDE与像迦南谷学院和国家天文台这类组织的合作伙伴关系，（给学员们）提供了独特的接触世界级设备和人力资源(的机会)。由此可见，YSDE跟一些组织的合作，给YSDE这方提供了许多的支持，人力和物力方面的。故选D项。

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