New Concept English Reading·Book 1

Author: Patton
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: English Concept Reading is a series of English reading materials dedicated to contemporary middle school students. The entire series consists of eight volumes, written in a graded manner, illustrated, and progressively structured. The articles are written by renowned American scientists, journalists, science popularizers, columnists, and literary writers. The content covers dozens of disciplines such as astronomy, geography, history, economics, mathematics, and biology, integrating knowledge and fun. The language is authentic and natural, with scientifically designed exercises, making it an excellent choice for middle school students and self-learners to improve their English reading skills and expand their knowledge. For Chinese English learners, one of the most important ways to master English is through extensive reading. The quality of reading materials directly impacts learning effectiveness. Therefore, Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press has introduced and published this English Concept Reading series from McGraw-Hill, one of the largest educational publishing groups in the United States. This book is part of the English Concept Reading series, designed for students and English self-learners to enhance their reading skills while learning about various disciplines. All reading articles in this book revolve around four fundamental concepts: First, change is a part of life; second, some changes occur faster than others. The reading articles are written using materials from a wide range of disciplines that reflect these concepts, including history, biology, economics, earth science, archaeology, mathematics, and geography. This approach ensures that learners with different interests in various subjects can find content that suits them. Additionally, the book includes several folk tales or legends. Difficult vocabulary and their explanations, as well as some proper nouns, are listed in the order of the articles on pages 6-12. Each reading article is followed by carefully designed reading comprehension exercises to help readers assess their understanding. We believe the publication of this series will not only improve readers' English reading skills but also broaden their horizons and expand their knowledge.