Newly Edited English Intensive Reading Course. Book 3

Author: Li Jingwei
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
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 undergraduate English students or self-learners with a certain foundation in English. The language is standardized, fresh, vivid, and rich in information, reflecting the contemporary face and characteristics of modern English. The selected articles possess profound intellectual depth, combining knowledge and 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 science and technology, nature, culture, military, sports, and economic and trade aspects. 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 points, and are well-organized, closely aligning 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 English skills. This book is intended for undergraduate English students. The language is standardized, fresh, vivid, and rich in information, with diverse exercises, a balanced distribution of key and challenging points, and content closely aligned with the teaching syllabus for English majors in higher education.