New Curriculum Standard Junior High School Chinese Open Reading Series 2

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Publish Date: 2006-09-12
Features: The features of this series are primarily reflected in the following three aspects:
First, in terms of selection, the compilers of this series adhere to the principle that narrative texts should be genuine and heartfelt, expository texts should be as close to the times as possible, and argumentative texts should avoid clichés. Although Chinese education has made significant progress through continuous reform, hollow moralizing and outdated topics still abound in various Chinese reading materials and even middle school exam questions. Such articles are difficult to gain readers' recognition and fail to serve educational purposes.
Second, the compilers have always believed that reading and writing are an integrated process. Artificially separating the two goes against students' learning and cognitive patterns. Therefore, in this series, the compilers have included approximately 20 pages of "Reading Appreciation and Writing Skills," which are attached after every two sets of exercises and complement the main content of the book. After students complete intense test training, they can relax, appreciate beautiful writing, and reflect on life. At the same time, these articles serve as excellent writing materials. With persistent accumulation, they can become readily available tools for writing in the future.
Third, this series is designed in a 16K format, with each set containing 4–5 pages and designed for a 45-minute training session. The sets can be torn off and used as loose-leaf test papers. Students can use them for self-assessment, or teachers can arrange for group use. This layout reflects the principles of convenience and practicality.