Intermediate Chinese Reading Course (I)

Author: Zhou Xiaobing
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This textbook consists of 60 lessons in two volumes. It introduces various reading methods such as skimming, scanning, and intensive reading, as well as reading skills like guessing words, understanding sentences, and comprehending paragraphs. It also provides specific reading techniques for different genres, such as expository and argumentative texts. Each lesson includes two parts: skill development and reading exercises. Its key feature is to focus on improving reading skills while also incorporating different reading categories in the lesson content. The selection criteria prioritize communicative and practical materials, emphasizing diversity in both topics and genres. The lessons are arranged based on the "Outline for Chinese Vocabulary and Character Proficiency Levels" and the requirements of the Chinese Proficiency Test. This textbook enables students with basic Chinese proficiency to enhance their reading skills and overall reading level.