Global Communication (Chinese Version)

Author: (American) Devich, R. (Author), translated by Chen Mingjing
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Want to improve your writing skills through enjoyable reading? You'll find that this set of "National Geographic Reading and Writing Training Series" is an excellent choice. The original version of the series (National Geographic ThemeSets) was designed as self-study materials for American students. The series guides students through progressively engaging short passages on rich and interesting science and cultural themes, led by key concepts. With concise and vivid language and authentic images, it perfectly embodies the philosophy of cultivating comprehensive scientific and humanistic literacy and enhancing independent learning abilities. The series consists of 14 volumes, covering 14 themes and 56 subtopics. Compared to ordinary reading textbooks, the series has the following distinctive features:
Student-Centered Selection and Content Design
The themes of the series cover various aspects of science, culture, and daily life—eternal and engaging topics for learners. In addition to logically rigorous and concise language, the books are accompanied by nearly 1,000 authentic, vivid photographs and lively, easy-to-read scientific diagrams, making the goal of creating a student-friendly, easy-to-learn reading series a reality.
Scientific Layout Based on Guidance and Inspiration
The most important feature of the series' writing style is that the four related subtopics under each theme revolve around key concepts, arranged progressively in terms of reading and writing difficulty. The innovative layout of "Key Concepts + Progressive Reading + Task-Based Writing" not only helps students naturally acquire the patterns and characteristics of writing during the reading process but also fundamentally improves their comprehensive language skills.
Close Alignment with Teaching Needs
The series has a strong advantage in helping students develop reading strategies and improve practical writing skills:
1. Comprehensive Training of Comprehension and Analysis Skills
Understanding is the foundation of reading, and understanding-based reading is the beginning of good writing. The series uses repeatedly emphasized key concepts and core vocabulary as the core, progressively elaborating on various topics, effectively improving students' ability to comprehend and analyze concepts.
2. Systematic Introduction to Practical Writing Through Diverse Themes and Genres
Based on reading various practical writings, the series introduces the format characteristics and applicable scope of different types of model texts, including narrative essays, descriptive essays, and more than ten common writing genres.
3. Related Writing Practice Topics Designed for Each Genre
After introducing the format and writing methods of each practical writing genre, the series designs a related writing practice task for students. Students can follow the steps provided in the book to determine the topic, collect materials, and conduct research, completing the writing task smoothly.
4. Unique Design and Careful Arrangement for Practical Writing Guidance
Due to its unique design and meticulous arrangement in guiding practical writing, this series is not only suitable for self-study but also ideal for classroom writing instruction. The writing practice cases in the series are invaluable references for Chinese language teachers in writing instruction, as supplementary teaching materials for practical writing courses.
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