The Legend of China (Volume 2) (Revised Edition)

Author: Du Rong
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: A Talk About China is primarily a middle-level spoken Chinese textbook designed for second-year Chinese courses in American universities. The text covers various topics such as Chinese geography, history, politics, economy, society, education, and philosophical thought. The textbook is divided into seven units, with a total of twenty lessons, presented in two volumes. Through study, readers can not only improve their Chinese proficiency but also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. A Talk About China, as a co-published textbook between China and the United States, strives for objective and accurate perspectives, rich and engaging content, and accessible and lively language. This textbook is suitable not only for American university students but also for others with a certain foundation in Chinese. Developed jointly by experienced Chinese language teachers from both China and the United States, it has received widespread acclaim since its debut in 1983, been continuously reprinted, and remains a bestseller to this day. The entire book contains ten lessons, covering various aspects of China, including geography, history, politics, economy, society, education, and philosophical thought. Readers can learn the language while gaining insights into Chinese culture. Each lesson, in addition to the text and vocabulary, includes detailed linguistic points and exercises: it provides in-depth explanations of key words and sentences, and through extensive practice, helps students consolidate and enhance their knowledge. The content of this book includes visiting a Chinese farmer's home, Mr. Smith's observations on Chinese industry (six diary entries), Mr. Smith's insights into Chinese business, missing family during festivals, four neighboring families, the beauty of friendship, a miscellany on education, university life, China's progress, summer travel plans, and appendices with translation exercises, listening questions, and a vocabulary summary.