Middle School English Reading Selections and Training (2003 Edition)

Author: Shanghai Student News
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Recent Zhongkao (senior high school entrance exam) and Gaokao (college entrance exam) papers in Chinese, politics, and comprehensive liberal arts have revealed an important trend—more works with a modern spirit are being included in the tests. Paying attention to current events, staying informed about fresh information, and grasping social hot topics have become indispensable aspects of exam preparation for candidates. The selected excellent contemporary articles in this book will greatly benefit your exam preparation. The purpose of this book is to provide readers with more dimensions for reading and space for reflection.
2002 was an extremely significant year for China. The victorious convening of the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's winning the bid to host the 2010 World Expo, and China facing the challenges of the post-WTO era, as well as the national men's soccer team's first participation in the World Cup—each of these transformations occurring around us has influenced our lives and even changed the future of the world. Too many new terms emerged in this extraordinary year, and behind each term lies extraordinary real-world significance. To help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of these notable hot topics, this book is divided into six main sections: Politics, Economy, Culture, Science and Technology, Education, and Sports. The selected articles cover major publications, books, and online media from the past year, with nearly 70 pieces of content, offering a wealth of information.
To facilitate reading, the compiler has written concise reading tips for each article, aiming to introduce readers to the highlights, key points, and relevant background knowledge of the selected works. To enhance relevance, this book also includes simulated test papers for junior and senior high school contemporary reading, helping to reinforce learning outcomes.