Longman Excellent Life English-(2)

Author: Mirada Brucka (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The British thinker Francis Bacon once said, "Reading makes a full man," and the importance of reading in language learning is self-evident. However, for a long time, the utilitarianism in Chinese English teaching has prevented learners from truly utilizing this tool, let alone savoring the joy it brings. Instead, students only feel immense pressure. This book collects the life stories of over 70 world-famous figures from various fields such as politics, economics, culture, arts, and sports. They include household names like Peter the Great, Shakespeare, and Bruce Lee, as well as less-known figures to Chinese audiences such as Yasuzumi Minoru, Howard Hughes, and Richard Branson. Their experiences and achievements may differ, but each is a true success in every sense. While successful lives cannot be replicated, success stories can be shared and inspiring. Beyond the enjoyment of reading the stories, the exercises at the end of each article are also highlights of this book. The non-traditional question formats are highly engaging and free of boredom. They predominantly use (inspirative) and (expansive) questions to encourage students to think actively, truly serving to assess reading comprehension and reinforce knowledge.