CONTENTS 1
Preface to the Revised Edition 1
Unit one 1
Part one EST Discourse Types and Functions 1
Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forewords and Introductions(Ⅰ) 1
Preface to the First Edition 3
Sample A Preface 4
Sample B Foroward 6
Sample C Preface 9
Sample D Preface 13
Sample E Preface 15
Sample F Preface 18
Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Definition 22
Part Two Reading on Scientific Topics Electronics 25
Passage A Application of Electronics 25
Passage B The Transistor Opened the Way for Miniature Electronics 31
Passage C The Incredible Microprocessor a Mini Home Computer for ￡100 34
Passage D Microprocessors in Transport 40
Uint Two 47
Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions 47
Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forwards and Introductions(Ⅱ) 47
Sample A Editor's Foreword 49
Sample B Preface 56
Sample C Introduction 61
Sample D Introduction 67
Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Classification 74
Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence 78
Passage A Computer Crime 78
Passage B Secret to the Next Generation of Computers 82
Passage C Artificial Intelligence 88
Passage D Profiles in Artificial Intelligence 93
Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Science Abstracts 101
Unit Three 101
Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions 101
Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Comparison and Contrast 128
Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Management 133
Passage A The Tale of Garfield 133
Passage B The Future Manager 139
Passage C The Manager's Job 143
Passage D Managerial Functions 148
Unit Four 154
Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions 154
Ⅰ．EST Discourse Type Theses 154
Sample A Bank Voles as Monitors of Environmental Contamination 157
Sample B Some Consideiatrons on Estimation Method of the Ambient Noisek Level 165
Sample C References 170
Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Calculatron and Measurement 176
Passage A Hybrid Cars 182
Part Two Reading on Scientific Topic Mechanical Engineering 182
Passage B Sonic Impact 187
Passage C Total Vehicle Development with DFM 193
Passage D Even Aircraft Have feelings 198
Unit Five 204
Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions 204
Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Introducing Products and Manufacturers 204
Sample A Ssangyong Corporation 211
Sample B Sigma Marine Projects 216
Sample C EWSD 221
Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Structure and System Description 225
Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Genetic Engineering and Biochemistry 227
Passage A What Is Life? 227
Passage B Brain Kills Pain 233
Passage C Understanding Antibiotics 242
Passage D How to Stay Healthy 247