New Ideas Single Skill Textbook... Listening Level 3

Author: Zhang Xin Zhen
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The New Ideas Comprehensive Skills Textbooks are specifically written by the PETS Research Team for the "National Public English Test (PETS)."
Innovative: This series of textbooks follows a test/student-centered teaching philosophy, integrating the linguistic communication principles of PETS to enhance candidates' language communication skills through training. The series breaks away from the traditional model of emphasizing language structure, focusing instead on the practicality of language communication. Its innovation lies in the unity of language communication functions and candidates' communication needs, specifically: oral communication functions align with candidates' spoken communication needs, writing techniques meet candidates' written expression needs, and reading and listening comprehension methods satisfy candidates' information acquisition needs.
Authoritative: Members of the PETS Research Team are highly familiar with all aspects of the PETS exam, including the syllabus, question setting, and scoring criteria, and have conducted specialized research. Therefore, the entire series of textbooks closely aligns with the syllabi of all PETS levels, accurately grasping the exam principles and requirements for language skills at each level.
Applicable: This series of textbooks is tailored to the specific needs of PETS candidates, considering their self-study habits. It not only teaches knowledge but also includes skill expansion exercises, vocabulary notes, practice questions, and answers. With the exception of the speaking component, which is designed for pair training, the listening, reading, and writing components are targeted at individual learners. Thus, the explanations and exercises in each book are tailored to the specific needs of the intended readers.
Engaging: The textbooks use humorous English stories, cartoons, games, and interesting anecdotes as teaching materials, making them lively, visually appealing, and enjoyable, thereby effectively stimulating learners' interest and improving learning outcomes. This listening textbook is specifically designed according to the characteristics of the PETS Level 3 exam, consisting of 17 units, each divided into three parts: I. Listen for Fun, II. Texts, III. Test Yourself. Before each part of the unit, vocabulary and notes are provided. The book also includes the written materials for all audio recordings, practice answers, and a vocabulary list at the end. All listening materials in this textbook are accompanied by audio recordings by British and American experts.