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Reading critically: questions for discussion
Does the author adequately defend their argument?
What kind of proof do they use?
Is there something they leave out that you would put in?
How People Make Decisions
Economists’ explanation about decision making: There are rules behind people’s decision-making behaviors.
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What is the author trying to prove?
What is the author assuming I will agree with?
Do you agree with the author?
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• Specialized vocabulary
• Collocations
• Formal and informal English
• Signpost language
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Text A
Text A
Behaviors in
marginal change: 边际变化 small incremental adjustments to a plan of action
marginal benefit: 边际效益 the additional benefit from an increase in an activity
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Text A
Key terms
marginal cost: 边际成本 the additional cost from an increase in an activity
marginal decision-making: 边际决策 the additional cost from an increase in an activity
incentive: 激励 something that induces a person to act
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Text A
Critical reading and thinking
Does putting it in hurt their argument?
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Behaviors in Economic
Reading critically: questions for discussion
Activities
Decision-Making Behaviors in Economic Activities
• Text A – Key terms
– Critical reading and thinking
– Difficult sentences
– English language for
academic purpose
Behavding critically: questions for discussion
Activities
Reading critically:
Every text is written on a purpose, some are supposed to make you believe. It is important to learn to read critically to get the point. One way of training critical reading is to ask yourself the following questions:
学术英语 社科
Academic English for Social Sciences
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Unit Contents
• Lead-in • Text A • Text B • Listening • Speaking • Writing
Discuss the following questions:
How do you make the decision that you take this course?
What do you consider when you make this decision?
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Key terms
rational people: 理性人 Those people who systematically and purposefully do the best they can to achieve their objectives, given the available opportunities.