Unit 1 Computer Science 1Lead In 1Further Development 3Comprehensive Progress 4Text A Application of Computer 4Text B Laptop Computer 10科技英语的词汇特点 14Unit 2 The Internet 20Lead In 20Further Development 21Comprehensive Progress 23Text A The Internet 23Text B Internet: How It Works 28科技英语的词汇特点——复合词 34Unit 3 Automation Technology 37Lead In 37Further Development 38Comprehensive Progress 40Text A Improving Industrial Efficiency Through Robotics 40Text B With a Little Help... 45科技英语的常用表达方式 50Unit 4 The Environment 55Lead In 55Further Development 56Comprehensive Progress 58Text A Top 10: Conservation Successes and Failures 58Text B Acid Rain’s Effect on Plants and Wildlife 65科技英语的语言特点——多重复句 73Unit 5 Energy Science 78Lead In 78Further Development 80Comprehensive Progress 81Text A 10 Easy Ways to Save on Energy at Home 81Text B Fossil Fuel and Its Impact on the Environment 86科技英语的语言特点——关联词 91Unit 6 Transportation 97Lead In 97Further Development 98Comprehensive Progress 100Text A Top 10 Green Transportation Trends of 2008 100Text B Transportation Shapes Cities 106科技英语的语言特点——名词化 112Unit 7 Materials Science 117Lead In 117Further Development 119Comprehensive Progress 121Text A Materials Science & Engineering:An Exciting Career Field for the Future 121Text B What Is Nanotechnology 125科技英语的语言特点——动词非限定形式 131Unit 8 Space Science 134Lead In 134Further Development 136Comprehensive Progress 138Text A Living in Space: What Are the Problems 138Text B Careers in Space Science 142科技英语的常用表达——数据描述 147Unit 9 Biotechnology 152Lead In 152Further Development 154Comprehensive Progress 155Text A Third Time Lucky 155Text B Biotechnology 160科技英语的语言特点——被动语态 166Unit 10 Earth Science 172Lead In 172Further Development 174Comprehensive Progress 175Text A Earth Science 175Text B Earthquake Damage and Destruction 179科技英语的阅读技巧 184