Intermediate Chinese: Reading Course II

Author: Zhou Xiaobing, Zhang Shitao
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Publishing Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This textbook consists of 60 lessons in two volumes. It introduces various reading methods such as skimming, scanning, and intensive reading, as well as reading skills like vocabulary guessing, sentence comprehension, and paragraph comprehension. It also provides specific reading techniques for different genres, such as expository and argumentative texts. Each lesson includes two parts: skill training and reading exercises. Its main feature is to focus on improving reading skills while also incorporating reading categories into the lesson content. The selection criteria prioritize communicative and practical materials, emphasizing diversity in both topics and genres. The lessons are arranged based on the "Outline of Chinese Vocabulary and Character Levels" and the requirements of the Chinese Proficiency Test. This textbook helps advanced-level international students improve their reading skills and overall reading proficiency.