研究生英语阅读教程Unit 14.pptVIP

Unit Fourteen Contents Introduction Text (A) analysis Some comments on writing Text (B) analysis Further reading Exercises Introduction Written by Bruce Alberts, editor-in-Chief of Science, Text A gives some advice to the young who wish to become scientists in the future. Text B explains what makes a scientific paper and the popular format. Text analysis Text A On Becoming a Scientist Bruce Alberts president emeritus(荣誉主席) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and chair of the National Research Council (1993-2005), has been named by the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to serve as editor-in-chief of its journal Science beginning 1 March 2008. Text Structure Part I (para. 1—4) It is critical that beginning scientists select their mentors wisely. Part II (para. 5—7) Besides technical skills, it is critical to be able to design research strategies. Answer the questions 1. What has the author learned at Harvard? (para 1) 2. How can a person think and function as a scientist? (para 1) 3. What is the first piece of advice that Albert gives to prospect scientists in helping them select their mentors? (para 2) Answer the questions 4. According to Albert, what are the criteria for a good advisor? (para 3, 4) 5. How important is it for scientist be able to design research strategies? (para 6) Language points Para 1 1. apprenticeship serve ones ~ with sb. 做某人学徒 serve out one‘s ~ 学徒期满, 出师 2. mentor - a wise and trusted counselor or teacher 贤明和忠实的顾问或良师, 导师, 指导者 Para 2 not nearly - 绝不, 相差甚远, 远非 ethical standard - 道德规范 consult about the matter 商议此事 consult with counsel 与法律顾问商议 consult for a large building firm为大型建筑公司做咨询工作 Para 4 empower sb. to do sth. - 授权某人做某事 innovate - v.tr. to begin or introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time 革新：第一次或好象第一次开始或介绍（新东西） v.intr. to begin or introduce something new 创新：开始或介绍新东西 Writing Because so much of one’s scientific future is shaped by early experienc