New English Course (First Book) Companion Book

Author: Su Yixiang
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The textbook selections are closely tied to daily life, university life, and various aspects of technological development. Each lesson is concise and uses high-frequency words extensively, helping students build a solid language foundation. This enables students to gain a relatively proficient and comprehensive grasp of the common usage of two to three thousand common words through their first-year studies, and to use the learned vocabulary fluently and appropriately for oral and written communication on general daily topics. This book helps teachers and students:
1. Utilize extracurricular study time more effectively.
2. Utilize in-class time more effectively.
3. Facilitate independent learning.
The book includes five parts:
(1) Vocabulary List;
(2) Common Word Learning;
(3) Extended Discussion/Writing Topics;
(4) Self-Assessment Exercises;
(5) Growth-Enhancing Reading Passages.
Each part has the following features:
1. The Vocabulary List not only provides Chinese and English definitions based on the words' meanings in the lessons but also offers common collocations, usage features, or register based on their characteristics.
2. The Common Word Learning section selects only active words, with example sentences from authoritative dictionaries, reflecting practicality and timeliness. Most examples are vivid and reflect current social life and phenomena.
3. It provides extended discussion/writing topics related to the lessons, guiding students to engage in higher-level language activities and further improve their oral and written expression skills.
4. The Self-Assessment Exercises are designed to:
(1) Be closely tied to the lessons, highlighting key and difficult points, mainly including spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and translation exercises;
(2) Combine in-class and extracurricular knowledge, providing one to two slightly more challenging out-of-class reading exercises for each lesson to further enhance reading skills;
(3) Include answers directly after the exercises for self-study convenience.
5. The Growth-Enhancing Reading Passages feature excellent works in quality education, allowing students to savor each masterpiece and guide them in shaping a positive character.
This book helps students better and more efficiently master the textbook knowledge and apply it flexibly and skillfully in language communication activities.