《信息技术英语》-unit1-(精选·课件).pptVIP

1.Listening ChallengeSpot DictationDirections: The following passage will be heard 3 times. During the second time, you are required to put the missing words or phrases in the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third time is for you to check your answers. Now the passage begins. * * Unit 1 Definitions and History of Information Science Chapter Study Tasks（1） In this chapter, you will be able to —Identify the different definitions of information science —Learn the history of information science —Get the general ideas of the texts and extensive readings —Complete all the practice required Chapter One Part4 Extensive Reading @ Part 1 Notes to Text @ Part5 Notes to Passage Part 2 Word Study @ Part3 Practice on Text @ Part6 Practice on Passage Definitions of Information Science @ Part 1 Notes to Text 1) Information science (also information studies) is an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information.信息科学（也称信息研究）是一门跨学科科学，主要是研究信息的采集、分类、处理、储存、检索和传播。 注释：该句是个系表结构的简单句型。注意primarily concerned with是过去分词短语用作定语，修饰表语an interdisciplinary science。 2) It is actually a broad, interdisciplinary field, incorporating not only aspects of computer science, but also library science, cognitive, and social sciences. 事实上信息科学的研究范围非常之广，是一种跨学科领域。其中不但涉及了计算机科学的方方面面，而且还包含了图书馆(管理)学、认知科学和社会科学。 注释：此句的结构与上句相同，也是简单句。不同的是：现在分词短语incorporating not only …, but also …的语法功能则是伴随状语。 3) In this respect, information science can be seen as a response to technological determinism, the belief that technology “develops by its own laws, that it realizes its own potential, limited only by the material resources available, and must therefore be regarded as an autonomous system controlling and ultimately permeating all other subsystems of society.” 在这方面，信息科学可以被视为是对技术缩命论的回应。技术缩命论相信技术的“发展靠的是其自身的规律，技术可以实现其自身的潜能，而唯一能制约这种潜能的则是可利用资源。因此必须视之为独立系统，它控制着社会所有其它子系统，而且最终会渗透其中。 注释：名词性短语