学术英语综合 Unit 6

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Text A In-depth analysis
• Know how to use note-taking symbols and abbreviations
4. Speaking
• Analyze the audience and purpose of the speech
5. Writing
• Achieve coherence in research paper writing
Unit 6
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Unit Objectives
3. Listening
• Know how to use note-taking symbols and abbreviations
4. Speaking
• Analyze the audience and purpose of the speech
1. Applied mathematics
Applied mathematics is a branch of mathematics that concerns itself with the application of mathematics in a wide range of disciplines in various areas such as science, engineering, business, commerce and industry. Applied mathematicians are engaged in the creation, study and application of advanced mathematical methods relevant to specific problems.
Now work in pairs and share your answers with your partner.
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Text A Overview
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Summarize the main ideas of Text A on the
basis of Task 1/Critical Reading and
• Learn to interview peers and summarize what is found from the interview
7. Academic language and discourse
• Acquire some specialized vocabulary of mathematics;
学术英语 综合
Academic English — An Integrated Course
Unit 6
Mathemati cs
Unit Contents
Unit objectives Text A Text B Text C Academic language and dLiisscteonuirnsge Speaking Writing
5. Writing
• Achieve coherence in research paper writing
Unit 6
Mathemati cs
Unit Objectives
3. Listening
• Know how to use note-taking symbols and abbreviations
• Learn to use words or phrases indicating exemplification;
• Comprehend stylistic differences between formal and informal English and acquire some formal expressions
• Get acquainted with the Mayan system of numeration
2. Reading
• Summarize the main idea of a text and identify essential supporting points;
• Understand difficult sentences (e. g. sentences with abstract meaning or ambiguous reference);
Focus on some of the major issues and difficult sentences in Text A by doing Task 2/Critical Reading and Thinking/Text A.
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Text A Supplementary information
• Learn to analyze complex or controversial issues critically (e.g. the role of mathematics education in college)
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Unit Objectives
3. Listening
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Text A Lead-in
Believe it or not, mathematics is everywhere. Look at the examples below and add more to the list. • Designing a building • Making a business decision • Designing the contours of a soda can • Managing your own checkbook …
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Unit Objectives
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1. Professional Knowledge
• Know more about applied mathematics;
• Think critically about mathematics education in college;
4. Speaking
• Analyze the audience and purpose of the speech
5. Writing
• Achieve coherence in research paper writing
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Unit Objectives
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6. Researching