Language Point 4
...and examine data, information from surveys. (Para. 1)
data: n. facts; information (used in the plural)
This data are all ready for examination. 供考试使用的资料已准备好了。
The data aren't complete, and I don't think they are correct.
数据不完整,同时我也觉得这些数据不正确。
Scientists watch the moon to get data about its movement.
科学家们观察月亮,以收集其运行的数据。
survey: n. act of finding out information about something; study
a survey of public opinion
对舆论的调查
A survey shows that students today have more assignments to do.
一项调查表明,现在学生的作业量增加了。
vt. look at or consider as a whole
The buyers surveyed the goods offered for sale.
买主查看了那些摆出来供出售的商品。
The engineers were asked to survey the damage done by the flood.
这位工程师被请来察看水灾造成的损失。