Selections from English Short Essays (I)

Author: Zhang Aixue
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Publish Date: 2003-08-19
Features: The bookstores and book stalls are filled with a variety of offerings, and numerous journalists, writers, and overseas Chinese have presented of Chinese perspectives on the West. So, how do Westerners view China? As a collection from the "Bilingual Window" column of Beijing Youth Daily, this book has become a window for Chinese readers to reflect on themselves through the eyes of foreigners. These articles are written by foreign friends living in China, using their observations and experiences in China as a starting point. They vividly reflect the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western concepts and customs, posing interesting and thought-provoking questions. "，" (One cannot see the true face of Lushan Mountain because they are immersed in it)—by looking from a different angle and examining through the lens of foreign friends' perspectives, it helps us gain a more comprehensive understanding of our own culture. In today's deepening reform and opening-up, China needs to quickly integrate with the world, which requires us to better understand the world and ourselves. We believe that readers will find insights in this book. At the same time, the book adopts the same bilingual format as "Bilingual Window." These authentic English texts not only help deepen the understanding of the author's original intent but also serve as a lively textbook for learning modern English. We hope this book becomes a small oasis on everyone's long journey to conquer English.