American Stories (Upper and Lower)

Author: C.G. Draper [USA]
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book includes works by well-known writers familiar to Chinese readers, such as O. Henry, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Willa Cather. To cater to the needs of non-English-speaking readers, C.G. Draper has adapted the content. Each story in the book is accompanied by an author bio; exercises follow each story, covering reading skills, vocabulary, and writing practice. The difficulty of the stories and exercises gradually increases. Chinese annotations provide detailed explanations of key vocabulary and grammar points, making them easy to learn. Illustrations are included, vivid and engaging, which can be used to expand vocabulary, reinforce grammar, and practice writing, as well as to cultivate temperament and enhance cultural literacy. This series holds great value for readers who wish to pursue further studies in the U.S. or wish to learn about American culture. Currently available English reading materials are mostly exam-oriented guides, some merely focusing on grammar and vocabulary explanations. Even when culture is discussed, it is either too simplistic or too challenging. The timely release of the "American Culture Reader" series is undoubtedly a boon for Chinese learners of English. The biggest obstacle for Chinese learners of English lies in their distance from the Anglo-American cultural background, making it easy for them to approach problems from a Chinese perspective. This series is authentic English reading material, offering excellent support for Chinese readers with a certain level of English proficiency.