College English Creative Speaking - (Student's Book) (Third Edition)

Author: (USA) Smallwood, I. et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: In early 2002, the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) conducted extensive research on 12,000 non-English major university students in China to understand the reading topics most interesting to contemporary Chinese college students. Through this research, which may be the largest of its kind conducted in China to date, 120 topics were selected. Based on this foundation, FLTRP launched the "Creative English Series for Chinese University Students" in July 2002, a new concept-driven series designed for Chinese university students, including Creative Reading for College English, Creative Speaking for College English, and Creative Writing for College English. Creative Speaking for College English consists of 6 volumes, each including a Student Book and a Teacher Book. This textbook:
Develops students' English listening and speaking skills in various contexts.
Enhances the practice of active vocabulary as outlined in the Teaching Requirements for College English.
Integrates introductions to cultural differences between Eastern and Western societies to strengthen students' cross-cultural communication awareness.
Cultivates students' ability to use English creatively for communication.