English Reading Course 2

Author: Han Zhixian
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: An English Reading Course for Comprehension and Speed is a guided, progressive reading textbook designed for college English majors in their first and second years, as well as for general English reading courses at higher education institutions, teacher training colleges, vocational colleges, correspondence universities, and satellite television English programs. This book serves as the reading textbook for the satellite television English program. It is divided into four volumes, covering two academic years. The book aims to gradually improve students' comprehension and reading speed through extensive reading practice, systematic development of reading skills, and vocabulary expansion. The selected articles cover a wide range of topics and are engaging and interesting, with thoughtfully designed exercises to spark learners' interest and enhance their understanding of Western culture.
Volume 2 contains 40 passages, organized into 10 units. Each unit includes:
1) 4 passages, each accompanied by reading guides and exercises for comprehension and vocabulary expansion;
2) explanations and exercises on reading skills and extended word formation knowledge;
3) tests to assess reading comprehension and speed.
Compared to Volume 1 (750–950 words), the passages in Volume 2 are longer (550–750 words). The vocabulary difficulty is controlled within 3,000 basic words (Volume 1 is within 2,000 basic words).
This book is accompanied by a study guide, which includes annotations and translations of difficult passages.