Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: Talking about China Today: Series of Textbooks for Teaching Chinese to Foreigners

Author: Liu Qian Gong
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: This textbook is designed for advanced and intermediate teaching of Chinese as a second language, covering both reading and speaking. The content selects 20 popular topics reflecting various aspects of contemporary Chinese society. Each topic is divided into two parts:
The first part consists of reading passages, each followed by "Suggestions," "Notes," and "Exercises." The "Notes" are further divided into three sections: "Vocabulary," "Sentence Patterns," and "Cultural Background Knowledge." This part aims to improve students' reading skills and provide materials for oral expression.
The second part focuses on oral expression, including discussion, speech, and debate. In addition to "Suggestions," it also provides "Language Materials" for students to refer to during practice. This part aims to deepen students' understanding of the readings and enable them to engage in high-level oral expression using the material they have studied.
This textbook is suitable for classroom teaching with 4-6 hours per week, spanning 18-20 weeks per semester over one academic year. For short-term teaching, you can freely select several topics from the textbook.