新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读Aunit7.ppt

LOGO Supporting Science Nathan pany Logo tents 1. Revision 1. Revision 1. Revision 2. Warm-up Discussion 2. Warm-up Discussion 2. Warm-up Discussion 3. Background Information 3. Background Information 3. Background Information 4. Text Learning 4. Text Learning 4. Text Learning 5. Translation Practice 5. Translation Practice 5. Translation pany Logo t Learning ? How is basic scientific research within technology industry? ? Cuts in funding & corporate breakups ? Downsized ? No profound discovery with immediate pany Logo t Learning ? What is the author ’ s attitude towards basic science? ?S cience is an intellectually satisfying pursuit and an obvious necessity to industry. Company Logo t Learning ? Why do some take the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center as a good reason for not funding basic research? ? Because it did not take full advantage of the invention of the puter. Company Logo t Learning ? What can we infer form Paragraph 7? ? The writer criticizes the criteria of funding a research. Company Logo t Learning ? How does the writer verify “ There is no useless research ”? ? He explains it by providing the two examples “ . Hardy ’ s mistaken opinion ” and “ dinosaur paleontology ”. Company Logo t Learning ? According to the text, who should make investments in scientific research? ? The panies and the government, esp. the latter. Company Logo efits of service-learning ? Promotes learning through active participation in service experiences ? Provides structured time for students to reflect by thinking, discussing and/or writing about their service experience ? Provides an opportunity for students to use skills and knowledge in real-life situations ? Extends learning beyond the classroom and into munity ? Fosters a sense of caring for others ?(as adapted from the National munity Service Act of 1990) Company Logo abulary Quiz ?G ive attention to or deal with (a mat