English-Chinese Correspondence Supplementary Readings in Famous Literature (Junior High Version)

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Features:
1. Authority
The works included in this series are selected from the extracurricular required classic novels designated by the Ministry of Education for secondary school students. The vocabulary used in the reading materials aligns with the standards set by the Ministry of Education's teaching curriculum guidelines.
2. Practicality
The series is arranged in a dual-column format, with English and Chinese translations placed side by side, each corresponding directly. Names of places and special customs mentioned in the texts are annotated within the text for easy comprehension by learners.
3. Gradual Progression
The series is designed with a progression from simpler to more complex content, aiming for clarity and gradual advancement. The editors have categorized the selected works into junior and senior editions based on vocabulary level, and within each edition, the works are arranged from easier to more challenging. The junior edition begins with fairy tales, followed by Greek mythology and biblical stories, then essays and miscellaneous writings, concluding with novels. The senior edition also follows this progression, starting with fairy tales (more challenging), followed by essays and miscellaneous writings, speeches, and gradually leading to novels.
4. Appreciation
All works in the series are masterpieces by renowned authors, characterized by concise and elegant language, beautiful prose, and are timeless classics. Famous Classics are familiar and widely recognized, featuring authentic and fluent English, making them among the most important young adult reading materials abroad. It is believed that no better (textbooks/learning materials) exist for English reading than these.
The importance of learning English is evident. Studying English involves five key aspects: reading, writing, translation, listening, and speaking, with reading, writing, and translation being particularly crucial. This series selects classic works from English literary works, complemented by refined Chinese translations, arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Based on the vocabulary requirements for junior and senior high school students as outlined in the Ministry of Education's teaching curriculum guidelines, and referring to the list of extracurricular required classic novels for secondary school students, the series has selected 27 classic works, dividing them into junior and senior editions according to difficulty. During the selection process, the series has strived to ensure that the content meets the learning needs of students while also broadening their knowledge, thereby satisfying the needs of middle school students in extracurricular English learning.