Chinese Mandarin Proficiency Training and Testing

Author: Song Baolan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This textbook consists of three parts and nine chapters. Part 1 introduces the general overview of the Mandarin Proficiency Test (MPT), covering the national policies on promoting Mandarin, the current trends in this effort, and relevant knowledge about the MPT. Part 2, with five chapters, focuses on the phonetic knowledge of Mandarin. The author has strived to integrate three aspects: combining phonetic knowledge with the correction of difficult sounds in dialects; linking phonetic theory with practical training; and integrating training on single and multiple phonetic difficulties with comprehensive training on reading and speaking. Part 3, with three chapters, primarily covers the reading and speaking sections of the MPT, introducing the test knowledge for these components. It provides a phonetic analysis of the 60 reading texts stipulated in the syllabus and an analysis of the 30 prescribed speaking topics. Additionally, a chapter on test training is included, offering multiple sets of simulated self-assessment questions and scoring criteria. The content of this book is both accessible and progressive, aligning with the characteristics of vocational and technical education, and it possesses strong operability and practicality. The chapters are well-organized, emphasizing practicality, and are easy for students to grasp.