"Once Young" Annotation Reference

Author: Zhang Ling
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: [Editor's Recommendation] This book is woven together by a complete story and divided into 14 different units. Each unit includes: Pre-reading Activities, Reading Selections, Word Practice, Comprehension Exercises, Discussion Questions, and Writing Practice. It can be used as a reading course for high schools, comprehensive courses for foreign language-focused schools, and extensive reading courses for universities, as well as for self-study by intermediate English learners. Through the complete story of the SANDYFINCH family, this book reveals common issues faced by young people in vivid prose, such as the challenges of growing up, changes in family dynamics, and entering society. Each unit provides an in-depth look at familiar and ever-evolving topics for young people, such as family relationships, social awareness, growth, dating, friendship, music, and fashion. The entire story stimulates the imagination of intermediate English learners and combines real-life scenarios, discussions of social issues, and meaningful classroom activities.