High School English Reading Skills (Grade 10, First Semester)

Author: Lu Ziwen et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: High School English Reading Skills strictly adheres to the English Curriculum Standards and the requirements of the College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for high school students' English reading abilities and reading topics. It is a textbook that emphasizes the cultivation of English reading skills and the learning of strategies.
Textbook Features:
· Based on the specific requirements of the English Curriculum Standards and the Gaokao Syllabus for reading learning, it designs a set of reading learning strategies and skills that align with the learning habits and cognitive styles of Chinese students.
· All reading passages are sourced from Effective Reading, an online course designed for non-native English-speaking students to train their English reading skills, available at www.reallyenglish.com.
· The content covers the 24 topics specified in the English Curriculum Standards and the Gaokao Syllabus, and includes various genres such as narratives, arguments, descriptions, news, stories, as well as advertisements, letters, menus, and program guides.
· Volume 1 and 2 each contain passages of approximately 250 words, while Volume 3 and 4 each contain passages of approximately 350 words. The length gradually increases, perfectly matching the length of passages in the Gaokao.
Scope of Application:
· English elective courses for first and second-year high school students in curriculum-reform regions;
· English specialized training for first and second-year high school students in non-curriculum-reform regions;
· Self-study use for learners with equivalent English proficiency.