Grade 7 Modern Chinese Reading Guide

Author: Song Botao
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The middle school stage is the golden age for students to lay the foundation for their entire life. Stimulating reading interest, cultivating reading habits, and improving reading skills are not only the requirements of language teaching but also the goals of quality education. In line with this principle, Beijing Langman Teaching and Research Center, based on the suggestions of middle school teachers and students nationwide, organized a group of renowned senior and advanced-level teachers to meticulously compile the "Middle School Modern Chinese Reading Assistance" series, aiming to help students improve their reading skills, appreciation abilities, and exam-taking capabilities in modern Chinese texts. The "Middle School Modern Chinese Reading Assistance" series has the following features:
1. The selected texts emphasize "exemplary" and "novelty." "Exemplary" refers to texts that are "beautiful in both content and form," the works of renowned authors, and classics, which can inspire readers with aesthetic refinement and enlightenment. "Novelty" refers to selecting "excellent contemporary works," fresh and original creations, avoiding clichés and uniformity, and refreshing readers with a breath of fresh air.
2. The layout pursues scientific and orderly organization. The vast ocean of modern Chinese masterpieces requires the compilers to be discerning, selecting the best from thousands. In addition to ensuring the texts are of superior ideological and artistic quality, the layout considers the ideological realities and physical and mental characteristics of middle school students, adhering to the principles of gradual progress and interconnectedness. The careful design and arrangement make the book feel cohesive.
3. Reading and practice complement each other. The book includes a substantial number of renowned masterpieces. If students read them carefully, they will surely benefit. If they further refer to the guidance in "Introduction and Appreciation," they will gain even more. If they then engage in "Exploration and Self-Assessment," transforming knowledge into ability, they will benefit for life. This book is tailored to the current state of middle school students' modern Chinese reading, drawing on the experience of past middle school entrance exam modern Chinese reading sections, overcoming the shortcomings of similar books lacking guidance and practice, and providing carefully compiled, guided, and practiced content to make reading and practice work in harmony.
4. Grasping the trends of the middle school exam. The compilation of this series considers both the long-term goal of improving students' reading skills for life and the practical need to help them prepare for the middle school entrance exam. The compilers meticulously track the trends and changes of the exam, discerning the strategies and trends of stable yet evolving questions. They deeply understand the essence of recent years' modern Chinese middle school entrance exams while striving for innovation on the existing foundation. The texts in the junior high school editions are divided into five thematic sections: "Multicolored Life," "Heartfelt Melodies," "Ripples of Life," "Random Thoughts on Life," and "Foreign Scenery." After each text, there are two sections: "Introduction and Appreciation" and "Exploration and Self-Assessment." "Introduction and Appreciation" provides a concise analysis of the specific text, helping students overcome obstacles to appreciation and offering important insights into reading methods. "Exploration and Self-Assessment" simulates middle school exam questions with a set of thought-provoking problems, providing students with a stepping stone for deeper exploration and practical training to achieve high scores on the exam.