学术英语(社科)-Unit-1含答案PPT课件.pptVIP

学术英语 社科 Academic English for Social Sciences Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities Lead-in Text A Text B Listening Speaking Writing Unit Contents Lead-in Reading critically: questions for discussion Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities Lead-in Reading critically: questions for discussion Reading critically: Every text is written on a purpose, some are supposed to make you believe. It is important to learn to read critically to get the point. One way of training critical reading is to ask yourself the following questions: Do you agree with the author? Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities What is the author assuming I will agree with? What is the author trying to prove? Lead-in Reading critically: questions for discussion Does the author adequately defend their argument? What kind of proof do they use? Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities Is there something they leave out that you would put in? Does putting it in hurt their argument? Lead-in Reading critically: questions for discussion Discuss the following questions: How do you make the decision that you take this course? What do you consider when you make this decision? Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities Text A Key terms Critical reading and thinking Difficult sentences English language for academic purpose Specialized vocabulary Collocations Formal and informal English Signpost language Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities Text A Key terms rational people: 理性人 Those people who systematically and purposefully do the best they can to achieve their objectives, given the available opportunities. Unit 1 Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities marginal change: 边际变化 small incremental adjustments to a plan of action marginal benefit: 边际效益 the additional benefit from an increase in an activity Text A Key terms Un