(Intermediate) German Reading Course (Intermediate)

Author: Wu Jiang
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features:
Selected 80 articles of diverse genres and styles, 20 themes covering fields such as economics, politics, education, culture, and more. The difficulty level is moderate, with accurate annotations to gradually improve reading skills. Special sections on reading methods help readers overcome reading challenges.
This book is a reading textbook designed for students of German at the basic level in higher education institutions. It is also suitable for readers with intermediate German proficiency. The articles included are sourced from German newspapers and magazines, featuring various genres such as fiction, essays, poetry, fables, interviews, etc. The content covers a wide range of topics, including economics, politics, education, science and technology, food and dining, sports, entertainment, and the experiences of foreigners in Germany. The difficulty level is moderate. Additionally, the editors provide detailed explanations of key vocabulary in the text through footnotes to assist readers in comprehension and learning.
The book consists of 20 units, with each unit selecting 4 articles around a specific theme. Before each text, guiding questions are provided to activate readers' existing knowledge and encourage active engagement during reading. After each text, a set of exercises is included to assess readers' understanding of the material. Extension questions are also provided to inspire divergent thinking and develop the ability to apply knowledge in different contexts. Some texts include selected background materials to broaden readers' knowledge and expand their perspectives.
An answer key is provided at the end of the book to solve the exercises.