Extensive Reading Tutorial (1)

Author: Wang Shouren, edited by Zhao Wenshu
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The characteristics of "Extensive Reading Course" are reflected in both "extensive" and "reading." In terms of "extensive," the textbook selects language materials with a wide range of topics, covering encyclopedic knowledge, involving various fields such as the social, political, economic, cultural, literary, historical, religious, sports, medical, environmental, customs, and popular science aspects of English-speaking countries. At the same time, the stylistic variety of the language materials is diverse, including literary works as well as various types of articles with different writing styles such as narration, description, argumentation, news, and advertisements. In terms of "reading," "Extensive Reading Course" provides comprehensive and systematic reading training, guiding students to master methods such as close reading, skimming, and scanning, enabling them to quickly and accurately obtain and process information. Through various exercises, it also cultivates logical thinking skills such as hypothesis judgment, analysis and induction, and reasoning verification. By studying this textbook, students can improve their English reading comprehension and reading speed, enhance their English sense of language, expand their vocabulary, and increase their knowledge of the cultural background of English-speaking countries.