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Author: Jeanne VVeaver (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The "National Geographic Student English Thematic Reading Training Series" is another series of American English reading textbooks launched by us after the "National Geographic English Reading and Writing Training Series" (a total of 14 volumes). It aims to further provide Chinese middle school students and learners with the same English proficiency level with new English learning materials that embody the essence of American original textbooks while fully reflecting the teaching philosophy of China's new curriculum standards for English. The entire series features over 2,000 vivid, natural, and captivating images, accompanied by concise and lively text that is appropriately challenging, guiding students to read through pictures and recognize pictures through text. The picture-and-text integrated reading materials not only make English learning more enjoyable and engaging for students but also align well with the new trend of picture composition in China's college entrance examination. The "National Geographic Student English Thematic Reading Training Series" consists of 18 volumes, covering 9 themes and 72 topics, involving three subject areas: mathematics, science, and social studies. Based on the requirements of Chinese middle school students' English learning and college entrance examination writing, we continue to provide all-English reading materials for students while adhering to the vocabulary grading annotation principle adopted in the "National Geographic English Reading and Writing Training Series." The annotated vocabulary is divided into three categories: "Memory Vocabulary," "Reading Intermediate Vocabulary," and "Reading Reference Vocabulary." Considering the importance of phonetic symbols in memorizing words and in cultivating students' reading and speaking skills, we have added new international phonetic symbols to all annotated vocabulary. Additionally, we have included corresponding "Reading Objectives" and "Review Activities" in each book to support classroom teaching and help students conduct self-assessment of their English reading comprehension. The authentic picture-and-text reading provided by the "National Geographic Student English Thematic Reading Training Series" is highly beneficial for middle school students to broaden their knowledge and cultural horizons. It also effectively helps them improve their English proficiency and achieve a harmonious balance between "knowledge" and "learning." We sincerely hope that the publication of this series will not only enable Chinese middle school students to master a wealth of knowledge and effective English learning methods through enjoyable reading but also contribute to enhancing their comprehensive qualities, including humanistic sentiments, scientific perspectives, social awareness, and global thinking.