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CONTENTS1

Preface to the Revised Edition1

Unit one1

Part one EST Discourse Types and Functions1

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forewords and Introductions(Ⅰ)1

Preface to the First Edition3

Sample A Preface4

Sample B Foroward6

Sample C Preface9

Sample D Preface13

Sample E Preface15

Sample F Preface18

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Definition22

Part Two Reading on Scientific Topics Electronics25

Passage A Application of Electronics25

Passage B The Transistor Opened the Way for Miniature Electronics31

Passage C The Incredible Microprocessor a Mini Home Computer for ￡10034

Passage D Microprocessors in Transport40

Uint Two47

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions47

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forwards and Introductions(Ⅱ)47

Sample A Editor's Foreword49

Sample B Preface56

Sample C Introduction61

Sample D Introduction67

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Classification74

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence78

Passage A Computer Crime78

Passage B Secret to the Next Generation of Computers82

Passage C Artificial Intelligence88

Passage D Profiles in Artificial Intelligence93

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Science Abstracts101

Unit Three101

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions101

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Comparison and Contrast128

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Management133

Passage A The Tale of Garfield133

Passage B The Future Manager139

Passage C The Manager's Job143

Passage D Managerial Functions148

Unit Four154

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions154

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Type Theses154

Sample A Bank Voles as Monitors of Environmental Contamination157

Sample B Some Consideiatrons on Estimation Method of the Ambient Noisek Level165

Sample C References170

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Calculatron and Measurement176

Passage A Hybrid Cars182

Part Two Reading on Scientific Topic Mechanical Engineering182

Passage B Sonic Impact187

Passage C Total Vehicle Development with DFM193

Passage D Even Aircraft Have feelings198

Unit Five204

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions204

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Introducing Products and Manufacturers204

Sample A Ssangyong Corporation211

Sample B Sigma Marine Projects216

Sample C EWSD221

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Structure and System Description225

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Genetic Engineering and Biochemistry227

Passage A What Is Life?227

Passage B Brain Kills Pain233

Passage C Understanding Antibiotics242

Passage D How to Stay Healthy247