German Reading Course (Intermediate)

Author: Wu Jiang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features:
Selected 80 diverse articles with varying styles, covering 20 themes across fields such as economics, politics, education, culture, and more. The difficulty level is moderate, with accurate annotations to gradually improve reading skills. Dedicated sections on reading methods help readers master reading efficiently.
This is a reading textbook designed for foundational-level German majors in higher education institutions, as well as for readers with intermediate German proficiency. The articles included are sourced from German newspapers and magazines, featuring various genres such as novels, essays, poems, fables, interviews, etc. The content covers a wide range of topics, including economics, politics, education, science and technology, food, sports, entertainment, and life of foreigners in Germany, with moderate difficulty. Additionally, the compiler provides detailed explanations for key vocabulary in the text through footnotes to assist readers in comprehension and learning.
The book consists of 20 units, each focusing on a specific theme and featuring 4 articles. Each unit begins with guiding questions to activate readers' existing knowledge and encourage active engagement during reading. Sufficient exercises are provided after each article to assess readers' understanding, while extension questions are included to inspire divergent thinking and cultivate the ability to apply knowledge to different contexts. Some articles are accompanied by selected background materials to broaden readers' knowledge and perspectives.
An answer key is provided at the end of the book for solving exercises.