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Author: Thomas
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Want to improve your English writing skills effortlessly while enjoying reading? You'll find that this series, "National Geographic English Reading and Writing Training Series," is an excellent choice. The series consists of 14 volumes, covering 14 themes. Each theme includes 4 related subtopics that revolve around key concepts, arranged progressively in terms of reading and writing difficulty.
The innovative format of the series, "Key Concepts + Progressive Reading + Task-Based Writing," helps students develop language intuition and thinking patterns from the beginning. Through reading, they naturally acquire the principles and characteristics of English writing, fundamentally improving their comprehensive language application skills. Additionally, the series closely aligns with the practical needs of high school English teaching, offering unparalleled advantages in targeted application:
First, it provides annotations for new words. The annotations not only create space for readers to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words but also offer convenient quick references, preventing them from being discouraged by difficult vocabulary. Considering the importance of phonetic symbols in memorizing words and in developing students' reading and speaking skills, we have added International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions to all annotated words.
Second, based on high school English learning and college entrance exam writing requirements, the annotated words are categorized into three levels. Memory words are foundational vocabulary, also commonly used in high-scoring essays. Learners should aim to write, read, listen, and use them effectively. Progressive reading words are essential English vocabulary for high school students to improve their language proficiency. It is recommended that learners frequently use and familiarize themselves with these words to enhance their essay writing. Reference words include specialized and uncommon vocabulary related to the topics. Learners can familiarize themselves with them as needed. In the layout, memory words are bolded in the text. For easier memorization, memory words in the "Reading" section are placed at the beginning of each subtopic, while those in the "Task-Based Writing" section are compiled at the end of the book. Progressive reading words and reference words are marked in green and blue, respectively, with annotations appearing on the same page for easy reference.
Third, it systematically introduces various types of English application writing through diverse themes and genres. Writing starts with reading—first by understanding what excellent essays look like. Based on this foundation, the series introduces the formats and ranges of different sample essays, including narrative and expository essays, among 10+ common writing types. At the same time, with a rigorous approach and clear operational steps, it guides students into a writing training camp that offers both step-by-step progress and ample creative space.
Fourth, it serves as a comprehensive teaching tool. Due to its unique design and careful layout in guiding application writing, this series is not only suitable for self-study but also ideal for classroom writing instruction. The writing exercises in the series are valuable references for English teachers, serving as supplementary materials for English writing courses.
Try it! You'll discover that English reading can be this enjoyable, and English writing doesn't have to be synonymous with "headaches" or "pain."