() --English Salon. Gold Reading

Author: Zhang Qing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "English Salon #8226; Gold Medal Reading" is a revised version of the "21st Century English Salon Series." The original series collected the (heart and soul) of experts and scholars from China University of Political Science and Law, Peking University, Renmin University of China, and Beijing Foreign Studies University. Upon its release, it became the preferred choice for many readers seeking English reading materials. This revision not only enhances the reading comfort through improved layout but also adds two new members based on readers' needs, presenting a super-strong lineup of ten books: "Life Sketches," "Joke Collection," "Listening to Famous People," "Glimpses of Celebrities," "Big Figures, Small Stories," "Witty Sayings," "Western Culture Chronicle," "Fables and the World," "Wisdom Stories," and "Masterpieces." Each book consists of carefully selected articles on corresponding themes, with each article including three parts: English original, Chinese translation, and annotations. The English translations strive for accuracy, fluency, and elegance, while the annotations focus on vocabulary from the English original. This volume is "Witty Sayings," which records the ambiguities and misunderstandings experienced by Chinese living in English-speaking countries due to their incomplete understanding of English. It helps you grasp culturally rich idioms more accurately and master authentic expressions. The book compiles over 120 amusing anecdotes about overseas Chinese encountering idioms and phrases in their daily English usage. The material is vivid and authentic, making for an entertaining read that allows English learners to easily absorb the latest American idioms and phrases. This book is highly beneficial for English learners and enthusiasts to improve their English proficiency and practical application skills, making it particularly suitable for those studying, living, or working in the United States.