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Author: Jiang Leihong Adapted from/Origin: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press - Longman Student Readers" is a set of reading comprehension teaching reference books specifically written for students. The content is progressive and suitable for students of different grades in middle school and university, as well as English self-learners of varying levels. Its purpose is to help readers improve their English reading comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their understanding of English grammar and sentence structures. Each book contains engaging stories and well-known Western jokes. Through reading, readers can also gain a deeper appreciation for Western humor.