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。