本教材由纸质教材和线上练习资源两部分组成，共8个单元。纸质教材每单元设有阅读、写作和翻译三个模块。阅读模块按照大学科方向，围绕当前社会经济和科技发展热点话题选材，主题内容涵盖芯片、智能制造、智能服装、新能源、按需服务、3D生物打印、绿色节能建筑和衍生设计。教材基于阅读技能和主题拓展双线编排，同时融入思政元素和人文思考。写作模块兼顾普适性和差异性，侧重学术英语写作的共性体裁特点。翻译模块在内容设置上与写作密切关联，通过大量实例展示，帮助学生熟悉常用功能句型，掌握翻译技巧。

Unit 1 Smart World, Better World
Reading: Despite Chip Shortage, Chip Innovation Is Booming
Writing: Introduction to Academic Writing
Translating: 学术英语翻译概述
Unit 2 Living with AI
Reading: The Move from Old-School Manufacturing to Smart Manufacturing
Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism
Translating: 术语翻译和词性转换
Unit 3 Advanced Materials, Advanced Life
Reading: What Is Smart Clothing Technology and How Does It Work?
Writing: Title, Affiliation, and Acknowledgements
Translating: 学术论文标题翻译
Unit 4 New Energy, New Future
Reading: Technology: Powering the Future of Energy
Writing: Abstract and Keywords
Translating: 学术论文摘要翻译
Unit 5 The Future Is Now
Reading: Generative Design Proves That "The Future Is Now" for Engineers
Writing: Introduction
Translating: 学术论文引言翻译
Unit 6 On-Demand Economy
Reading: Eight Service Industries That Drive the On-Demand Economy
Writing: Literature Review
Translating: 被动句和定语从句翻译
Unit 7 Gene Editing: Hope or Disaster?
Reading: The Future of Medicine: 3D Printers Can Create Human Body Parts
Writing: Methods
Translating: 学术论文研究方法翻译
Unit 8 Architecture for the Renewable World
Reading: Daylighting: Here's Why Natural Light Is the Greatest Tool of Modern Architecture
Writing: Results and Discussion
Translating: 学术论文结果和讨论翻译
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