Longman Amazing World English: 2

Author: Yang Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This is one of the books in the "" series. The content of this series seems difficult to be confined within conventional field boundaries. It covers everything from natural environments to social phenomena, from customs and traditions to myths and legends, from historical events to anecdotes of famous figures—truly a vast and comprehensive collection. It can tell us why the legend of King Arthur is so popular in the West, what life in Antarctica is like, some unknown stories about J.K. Rowling, the mother of Harry Potter, and what exactly the emerging safety guardians—online angels—are. Its knowledge and entertainment value far surpass ordinary reading materials, making it a condensed version of world civilization history.
The English philosopher Bacon once said, "Reading makes a full man," and the importance of reading in foreign language learning is self-evident. However, for a long time, the utilitarianism in Chinese English teaching has prevented learners from truly utilizing this tool, let alone appreciating its joy. Instead, students only feel immense pressure. The magical world, ancient history, profound culture, and ever-changing lives contain so many invaluable treasures waiting for us to explore and savor. At this moment, language, as a product of human civilization's evolution, perfectly serves to carry and pass on this heritage.
As language learners, reading history, experiencing culture, and savoring life not only means improving language skills but also greatly enriching our emotional world. The content of this series seems difficult to be confined within conventional field boundaries. It covers everything from natural environments to social phenomena, from customs and traditions to myths and legends, from historical events to anecdotes of famous figures—truly a vast and comprehensive collection. It can tell us why the legend of King Arthur is so popular in the West, what life in Antarctica is like, some unknown stories about J.K. Rowling, the mother of Harry Potter, and what exactly the emerging safety guardians—online angels—are. Its knowledge and entertainment value far surpass ordinary reading materials, making it a condensed version of world civilization history.