Newly Edited English Intensive Reading Course (Volume 2)

Author: Li Jingwei
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This textbook was compiled by a team of experienced expert professors from the English Department of the PLA University of Foreign Languages, designed for English undergraduates or self-learners with a certain foundation in English. The language is standardized, fresh, vivid, and rich in information, reflecting the contemporary nature and characteristics of modern English. The selected articles possess profound intellectual depth, blending knowledge with entertainment. Most of the texts are taken from articles published in British and American newspapers and books after the 1980s. The topics are diverse, covering areas such as science and technology, nature, culture, military, sports, and economic and trade. The main genres are narrative and argumentative texts, with occasional inclusion of short stories, essays, and biographies. The exercises are varied, with a balanced distribution of key and challenging content, appropriately detailed and concise, and closely aligned with the new teaching syllabus for English majors in higher education. The layout is scientific and rational, fostering students' solid foundation in English and their proficiency in applying basic language skills.