21st Century College English Comprehensive Course. Book 2

Author: Huo Xiangjun
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The "21st Century College English" series textbooks are compiled based on the "Basic Requirements for English Curriculum in Higher Vocational and Technical Education" and the characteristics of China's higher vocational and technical talent cultivation, as well as the achievements of teaching reform. They highlight the practicality and relevance of teaching content, organically combining the cultivation of language foundation skills with the training of practical cross-cultural communication abilities to meet the demands of higher vocational and technical talents in the globalized socio-economic development of the 21st century. This series includes four volumes each of "Comprehensive Textbook," "Comprehensive Exercises," and "Teaching Reference Books," along with supporting audio tapes, multimedia courseware, and electronic lesson plans. The starting vocabulary for the textbook is 1,000 words. This series is designed for four semesters of general English teaching in higher vocational and technical colleges. This book is the second volume of "Comprehensive Textbook," consisting of eight units, each including three major sections: listening and speaking, reading and writing, and practical skill training. The listening and speaking section focuses on the theme of each unit and provides specialized training in listening and speaking skills, tailored to the actual needs of higher vocational and technical students in their studies, daily lives, and post-graduation careers. The reading and writing section includes Text A (intensive reading), Text B (extensive reading), and Text C (extended reading), each accompanied by corresponding exercises. The practical skill training section, based on the characteristics of higher vocational and technical education, offers practical training aimed at improving professional skills and qualities, including Grammar Review, Practical Writing, and Basic Reading Skills.