Selected English Reading Passages

Author: Chen Xilin
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Publish Date: 1998-08-01
Features: Summary of Contents
This is another reference book on English reading in the "English Library for Middle School Students" series. The material in the book includes representative excerpts from abridged versions of famous works of English and American literature, excerpts from English translations of world classics, as well as selected biographies and speeches by famous English and American figures, as well as excerpts from original novels and poems. The purpose of the editing is to allow readers to get an initial introduction to English and American literature, to read authentic and time-tested exquisite language, and to improve their reading skills while having the opportunity to further understand the culture of English-speaking countries. In addition to annotating the sources of the selected texts, brief notes are provided for words and sentences that exceed the scope of the textbook. A small number of comprehension exercises are compiled at the end of each selected text. For readers with a certain level of English proficiency, this book is undoubtedly an effective supplementary material to quickly improve English skills.