German Reading Course for Intermediate Level

Author: Wu Jiang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features:
Selected 80 diverse articles in various styles, 20 themes covering fields such as economics, politics, education, culture, and more. The difficulty level is moderate, with accurate annotations to gradually improve reading skills. Special sections on reading methods help readers master reading effectively.
This is a reading textbook designed for basic-level German majors in higher education institutions, as well as for readers with intermediate German proficiency. The articles included are sourced from German newspapers and magazines, featuring various genres such as novels, essays, poems, fables, interviews, etc. The content covers fields like economics, politics, education, science and technology, food, sports, entertainment, and life of foreigners in Germany, with moderate difficulty. Additionally, the compiler provides detailed explanations for key vocabulary in the texts through footnotes to assist readers in comprehension and learning.
The book consists of 20 units, each focusing on a specific theme and featuring 4 selected articles. Before each text, guiding questions are provided to activate readers' prior knowledge and encourage active engagement during reading. After each text, a set of exercises is included to assess readers' understanding of the material, along with extension questions to inspire divergent thinking and cultivate the ability to apply knowledge to new situations. Some texts are accompanied by selected background materials to broaden readers' knowledge and perspectives.
An answer key is provided at the end of the book to solve the exercises.