New Ideas Single Skill Textbook Reading (Level 1) (Zhang Zhi Xin) (Cross Higher Science and Engineering)

Author: Zhang Xin Zhen
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Introduction to "New Perspectives Single-Skill Textbooks"
The New Perspectives Single-Skill Textbooks were specially developed by the PETS Research Team for the "National Public English Test (PETS)."
Innovative: This series of textbooks follows a test/student-centered teaching philosophy, integrating the communicative principles of the PETS exam to enhance candidates' language communication skills. Unlike traditional models that emphasize language structure, this series focuses on the practicality of communicative language use. Its innovation lies in the alignment of communicative functions with candidates' needs: oral communication functions meet their spoken interaction needs, writing techniques cater to their written expression needs, and reading and listening comprehension methods fulfill their information acquisition needs.
Authoritative: Members of the PETS Research Team are well-versed in every aspect of the PETS exam, including the syllabus, question setting, and scoring criteria, and have conducted specialized research. As a result, the entire series is closely aligned with the PETS syllabus at all levels, accurately reflecting the exam principles and requirements for language skills at each stage.
Applicable: This series is tailored to the specific needs of PETS candidates, considering their self-study habits. It not only teaches knowledge but also includes skill expansion exercises, vocabulary notes, practice questions, and answers. While the speaking component is designed for pair work, the listening, reading, and writing sections are intended for individual learners. Therefore, the explanations and exercises in each volume are tailored to the specific needs of the target audience.
Engaging: The textbooks use humorous English stories, cartoons, games, and interesting anecdotes as teaching materials, making them lively, visually appealing, and enjoyable. This approach effectively motivates learners and enhances learning outcomes. The overall goal of this textbook series is to cultivate and train candidates in various reading skills, broaden their reading scope, and help them meet the reading proficiency requirements of the PETS exam.