is the simplest alkane, the main component of natural
gas, and probably the most abundant organic
compound on earth. The relative abundance of
methane makes it an attractive fuel.
terms
and words.
6) Bring loose leaf paper or spiral bound notebooks. Or
bring a laptop if you prefer to take notes on it and if the
room is set up with ample power outlets and space.
4) Sort out subject-specific words and terms the lecture may use.
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5) Check the mteoaninagslaendcptrounruneciations of the
3) greenhouse:
is a structure with different types of covering materials, such as a glass or plastic roof and frequently glass or 4p)lamsetitchwanaell:s; it heats up because incoming visible solar radiation from the sun is absorbed by plants, soil, and other things inside the building.
is a layer in Earth’s atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3).
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is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a nonforest use.
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1 Preparing for listening to a lecture 2 Paying attention to the introduction 3 Understanding the ideas through examples 4 Following a lecture through signal words 5 Memorizing the points by taking notes
1) Find out the ttoopicaof tlhee clecttuurerteo be delivered.
2) Research the topic by reading the related sources or the assigned readings.
3) Familiarize yourself with the subject and list out questions if possible.
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5) Kyoto Protocol:
6iCs)oadnevpferoonrtetoioscntoaltoitononCt:hleimUanteiteCdhNanagtieon(sUNFrFaCmCeCwoorrkFCCC), aimed at fighting global warming.
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1) CO2:
is a greenhouse gas which plays a major role in global warming and anthropogenic climate change. It 2is) oazlsoonea lmayaejor:r source of ocean acidification which dissolves in water forming carbonic acid.
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Academic English for Science and Engineering
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