CONTENTS

Preface to the Revised Edition

Unit one

Part one EST Discourse Types and Functions

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forewords and Introductions(Ⅰ)

Preface to the First Edition

Sample A Preface

Sample B Foroward

Sample C Preface

Sample D Preface

Sample E Preface

Sample F Preface

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Definition

Part Two Reading on Scientific Topics Electronics

Passage A Application of Electronics

Passage B The Transistor Opened the Way for Miniature Electronics

Passage C The Incredible Microprocessor a Mini Home Computer for ￡100

Passage D Microprocessors in Transport

Uint Two

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Prefaces,Forwards and Introductions(Ⅱ)

Sample A Editor's Foreword

Sample B Preface

Sample C Introduction

Sample D Introduction

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Classification

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Passage A Computer Crime

Passage B Secret to the Next Generation of Computers

Passage C Artificial Intelligence

Passage D Profiles in Artificial Intelligence

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Science Abstracts

Unit Three

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Comparison and Contrast

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Management

Passage A The Tale of Garfield

Passage B The Future Manager

Passage C The Manager's Job

Passage D Managerial Functions

Unit Four

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Type Theses

Sample A Bank Voles as Monitors of Environmental Contamination

Sample B Some Consideiatrons on Estimation Method of the Ambient Noisek Level

Sample C References

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Calculatron and Measurement

Passage A Hybrid Cars

Part Two Reading on Scientific Topic Mechanical Engineering

Passage B Sonic Impact

Passage C Total Vehicle Development with DFM

Passage D Even Aircraft Have feelings

Unit Five

Part One EST Discourse Types and Functions

Ⅰ．EST Discourse Types Introducing Products and Manufacturers

Sample A Ssangyong Corporation

Sample B Sigma Marine Projects

Sample C EWSD

Ⅱ．Discourse Functions Structure and System Description

Part Two Readings on Scientific Topics Genetic Engineering and Biochemistry

Passage A What Is Life?

Passage B Brain Kills Pain

Passage C Understanding Antibiotics

Passage D How to Stay Healthy