Technology Around Us: English-Chinese Comparative Reading Material

Author: Cheng Xiufang
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: In daily life, as long as we pay attention to observing the things around us, we will find that science and technology are everywhere and at all times. The selected materials in this book are based on real-life situations, lively and vivid, providing scientific and reasonable explanations and descriptions for common phenomena, integrating many dull and tasteless English knowledge into daily life. The book is divided into three modules: the Information World, Diet and Health, and the Kaleidoscope of Technology. Starting from the technology of the information age, it then moves on to the diet and health that are closely related to everyone's life, and finally explores the colorful world of technology. It covers a wide range of fields in natural sciences, such as: the new concept of electronic greeting cards, learning foreign languages online, being an electronic person, foods that can prevent and treat diseases—kale, exploring the new reasons for human obesity, SARS, the trial use of fingerprint payment technology by merchants, and the future survival issues of humanity. The content is rich but not overly complex or purely technical, making it easy to understand. The book is presented in both English and Chinese, with its comprehensive themes and natural and standardized language, making it both informative, entertaining, and practical. Anyone who is determined to improve their English level can use this book as a leisure reading material. After meals, with a relaxed and pleasant mood, readers can learn English and understand the scientific knowledge around them, gradually acquiring more English knowledge while learning natural science.