新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读Aunit7”.pptVIP

Supporting Science Nathan Myhrvold Contents Text Learning How is basic scientific research within technology industry? Cuts in funding corporate breakups Downsized No profound discovery with immediate application Text Learning What is the author’s attitude towards basic science? Science is an intellectually satisfying pursuit and an obvious necessity to industry. Text 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 personal computer. Text Learning What can we infer form Paragraph 7? The writer criticizes the criteria of funding a research. Text Learning How does the writer verify “There is no useless research”? He explains it by providing the two examples “G.W. Hardy’s mistaken opinion” and “dinosaur paleontology”. Text Learning According to the text, who should make investments in scientific research? The technology companies and the government, esp. the latter. Benefits 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 the community Fosters a sense of caring for others (as adapted from the National and Community Service Act of 1990) Vocabulary Quiz Give attention to or deal with (a matter or problem); address The quality of being connected with the subject; relevance A group of related courses, often in a special field of study; curriculum keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; poignant Health, happiness. well-being Vocabulary Quiz consider, or set a value on; rate A support or foundation; underpinning Of a great and varied number; myriad The power to survive; vitality Gaining by skill or ability by one’s own efforts or behav