High School Classical Chinese Comprehensive Explanation

Author: Lin Junrun
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Classical Chinese is an important component of language arts classes and one of the must-examine contents in the Chinese college entrance exams (Gaokao) and high school entrance exams. In recent years, it has been given increasing importance. This book is compiled based on the spirit of the new educational curriculum guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education. The translation and explanations of texts, as well as the solutions to after-class exercises, are designed to accommodate both old and new teaching materials, making it suitable for students of all grades. The translation of classical Chinese in this book primarily adopts literal translation, supplemented by free translation, with an emphasis on accuracy and fluency, which helps students understand classical Chinese vocabulary and grasp the overall context of the texts. Each lesson includes sections such as "Topic Explanation," "Reading Tips," "Bilingual Translation and Annotations," "Text Exercises and Solutions," "Classical Chinese Knowledge Points," and "Gaokao Practice Questions." Among these, the "Classical Chinese Knowledge Points" summarizes the commonly tested content of classical Chinese, such as "homophones," "words with different meanings in ancient and modern times," and "word-class conversion."
One highlight of this book is the inclusion of a "Gaokao Practice Questions" section after each lesson, which selects relevant classical Chinese questions from the national Gaokao language arts exams from 1978 to 2001, providing students with ample practice opportunities. The "Summary of High School Classical Chinese Knowledge Points" at the end of the book concisely outlines the key exam topics that students must master. Another highlight is the selection of commonly used classical Chinese words (145 verbs and 25 function words) required by the new curriculum guidelines, with illustrative examples, paving the way for middle school students' learning and exam preparation.
The third highlight is the use of a two-color layout, where key content such as "Gaokao Practice Questions" and "Classical Chinese Knowledge Points" is highlighted in red, adding a fresh and stimulating element to routine learning, enhancing memory, and strengthening learning effectiveness. This book is written by professionals with expertise in historical and literary studies, as well as experienced middle school language arts teachers, ensuring both authority and practicality.