Intermediate Chinese Reading Course (II)

Author: Zhou Xiaobing Zhang Shitao Zhou Xiaobing Xu Xiaoying
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This textbook consists of 60 lessons in two volumes. It introduces various reading methods such as skimming, scanning, and intensive reading, as well as reading skills like guessing words, understanding sentences, and comprehending paragraphs. It also provides specific techniques for reading different types of texts, such as expository and argumentative essays. Each lesson includes two parts: skill training and reading exercises. Its main feature is to focus on improving reading skills while also incorporating different reading categories into the lesson content. The selection criteria prioritize communicative and practical materials, emphasizing diversity in both topics and genres. The lessons are arranged based on the "Outline for Chinese Proficiency Vocabulary and Character Grades" and the requirements of the Chinese Proficiency Test. This textbook helps students with basic Chinese proficiency to improve their reading skills and overall reading level.