College English Practical Reading · Upper

Author: Zhou Junying
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This is a series of elective (for non-English majors at the undergraduate level) written according to the new "Teaching Requirements for College English Courses" issued by the Ministry of Education of China. The series adapts to the new requirements of China's college English teaching reform, applies new teaching concepts, and incorporates new teaching achievements. It is comprehensive and inclusive, making it a broad-spectrum series of elective (can also be used as required courses) for college English. This series is suitable for senior undergraduate or graduate students, especially those preparing for the College English Test Band 4 and 6 (CET-4 and CET-6) and postgraduate entrance exams. It has been tested and highly praised by faculty and students from participating institutions such as Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing University of Technology, and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The textbook covers a wide range of topics, is knowledge-intensive, rich in information, and engaging. The themes include humor origins, natural disasters, brand awareness, animal curiosities, gender differences, environmental issues, junk food, interstellar exploration, green funerals, terrorism, IQ and race, and autism, among others. It features both the masterpieces of traditional literary giants and the insights of multinational companies and Bill Gates; it includes introductions to customs as well as motivational and aspirational articles. The selection emphasizes authenticity and aims to provide the best reading practice material for students preparing for CET-4, CET-6, and postgraduate entrance exams. The book is divided into 15 units, each consisting of pre-reading discussions, texts with annotations, post-reading exercises, and supplementary reading materials.