Senior High School Reading, A Series of Books for Comprehensive Breakthrough in English Teaching and Learning Throughout High School

Author: Liu Xiuping
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Targeted training saves time and effort, with a balanced and scientific approach to simplified and traditional characters; broadens horizons and self-reinforces, featuring diverse question types and abundant information; expert guidance is concise and to the point, with detailed answers for easy reference.
The English Curriculum Standards issued by the Ministry of Education, as a key step in the strategic development of English education in China, is reshaping people's understanding of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In the New Curriculum Standards, the importance of reading remains a top priority, with detailed specifications on basic reading skills and reading volume. Additionally, it is well-known that reading comprehension is a key focus in English tests at all levels, accounting for the largest portion of the score, and is also one of the most challenging sections for examinees. The performance in reading comprehension directly impacts the overall English score of candidates, making it a highly anticipated area.
English reading comprehension is a strong comprehensive skill that candidates must possess, including the ability to understand vocabulary in English texts, analyze sentences, and grasp the overall structure of passages. This comprehensive skill requires candidates not only to master a rich vocabulary but also to apply vocabulary-guessing techniques to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words based on context. Candidates should be able to quickly understand the structure and main ideas of simple and moderately difficult sentences, as well as accurately analyze and interpret complex, lengthy sentences with dense vocabulary. They should not only grasp the organizational structure of passages but also deeply understand the logical relationships between sentences, paragraphs, and contextual connections through linguistic cues such as words, sentences, and paragraphs. Candidates should not only identify the central ideas, themes, and purposes of the text, along with specific facts and details that support the main ideas, but also analyze, infer, judge, and synthesize the content to comprehend the author's perspective, attitude, and intentions.
Improving reading comprehension requires not only extensive and frequent reading to enhance reading speed and skills but also mastering effective answer strategies during the reading process. In other words, basic reading skills are acquired through learning and practice. High-quality reading training is an important means of broadening horizons, inspiring critical thinking, and cultivating language skills. It serves as a link and bridge between learning and testing, the application and elevation of knowledge, and the foundation and preparation for future exams.
This series provides high-quality reading training materials and scientifically effective training guidance. On one hand, it helps readers understand the characteristics of different types of passages and the solving techniques for various question types. On the other hand, it encourages the practical application of these skills and techniques through both targeted and comprehensive training, supplemented by detailed answer explanations. The difficulty level of the materials is moderate, with a focus on the social and practical relevance of the content. The topics cover a wide range of social and cultural fields, including science and technology, culture, social hotspots, news reports, cultural education, personalities, personal insights, science, modern technology, advertising, history, geography, politics, economics, customs and traditions, environment and nature, diet and health, entertainment and sports, stories, and encyclopedic trivia, among others. The genres are diverse and comprehensive. Additionally, all articles are selected for their novelty, emphasizing the timeliness of language, the of content, and its knowledge value. Most of the articles in this series are sourced from books, magazines, or other publications published in the past few years domestically and internationally. The of the content can enhance students' reading interest and improve the efficiency of language learning. The knowledge of the content allows students to acquire a wealth of information and knowledge while learning the language.