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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