Методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов 4 курса, обучающихся по программе бакалавриата

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пособие для 4 курса

C Sentences relating to analyses The survey provided some useful insights into

B Weighing up results
In the text in A did you notice an interesting metaphorical use of language - the image of weighing up ideas and of considering whether advantages outweigh disadvantages? Arguments are, as it were, placed on each side of the scales and the judge or jury then have to come down on one side or the other. A particularly strong argument may tip the scales in favour of one side.

C Sentences relating to analyses
The survey provided some useful insights into the problem, [points that help us to understand more clearly]
The results point to an interesting trend, [show, indicate]
On the basis of our data we would predict continuing social unrest, [say something will happen in the future]
We found that women constitute 40% of the workforce, [account for]
We began with a critical review of the literature in the field, [giving opinions]
Most of our respondents were critical of the new law. [not pleased with, negative about] We are reaching a critical period in terms of global climate change, [very important] The patient is in a critical condition, [serious]
deeply critical = very negative
absolutely critical = extremely important

Exercises

1 Complete these extracts using words from the input above.

Which is better the night before an exam? To study longer and get less sleep or to study less and sleep longer? After ______________ the evidence scientists have come to the _____________that the advantages of getting more sleep ____________the d____________ Research has provided __________ into the link between sleep and memory development, suggesting that sleep is essential for memory. But there are many ___________to __________ account of in sleep and memory research, such as dreaming, phases of sleep and types of memories. Dreams _________about 25°/o of a typical eight-hour sleep, but research ____________ to a connection between memory development and non-dreaming sleep time.

When considering energy conservation, we have to ____________ account various ___________ factors. But how do we relate a particular ___________ of action to its outcome? For example, flying from London to Paris instead of taking the train is quicker but causes more pollution. You opt to cycle to work instead of driving in order to avoid adding to pollution. What can we _____________from the evidence? Do our individual choices make a difference? On the __________ of global data we can ______________that climate change will increase, but how much do personal choices affect the big picture? Could my choice to buy a second car tip the ___________ and cause a global catastrophe?

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