Super. Graded and Categorized English-Chinese Comparative Readers. Level 4: Popular Science Section

Author: Si Shusen, Liu Dianzhong
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: To adapt to the new developments in China's higher education, improve teaching quality, and meet the practical needs of the state and society for talent cultivation in the new era, the new Teaching Requirements for College English Courses (Trial Version) sets high requirements for reading comprehension (Reading Comprehension): the ability to read articles of moderate difficulty and understand their meaning, to read English original textbooks and articles from English-speaking countries' newspapers and magazines with the help of a dictionary, to read review articles in one's field of study smoothly, and to meet new requirements for reading speed, such as reading at a speed of 70 words per minute and 100 words per minute when reading longer, less challenging materials quickly. The ability to read common practical writing materials in work and daily life, and to use effective reading methods while reading. To meet these requirements, improve the English reading comprehension skills of current students and young readers, expand knowledge, vocabulary, and reading skills, and lay a solid foundation for passing the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4). At the same time, extensive reading is also an effective way to develop a sense of language and learn to think in English. For this purpose, we have compiled the Super·Graded and Categorized English-Chinese Comparative Readers·CET-4 series. This series consists of four volumes: Science and Technology, Economy and Law, Literature and Art, and Comprehensive. The content and difficulty of this series are closely aligned with the specific requirements of the Teaching Requirements for College English Courses for reading comprehension. The short passages are fresh in material, mostly selected from the latest information in English newspapers and magazines, and are both entertaining and informative. They not only broaden horizons but also help readers understand the ever-changing world, and are thought-provoking, leading to improvements in various aspects of reading. Below is a brief introduction to each volume:
Science and Technology covers various fields of natural science, such as basic scientific research, astronomy and the universe, space travel, ecological environmental protection, earthquake prediction, healthcare, biotechnology, animals and plants, computers, network information, hackers, transportation, and the research and development of stem cells and cloning technology.
Economy and Law mostly includes the latest developments and trends in the fields of economics and law, including hot social topics and basic knowledge, regional and global economic development status and issues, international finance and foreign trade, inflation, currency depreciation, stock and securities trading, judicial fairness and crime, as well as new analyses of China's entry into the WTO.
Literature and Art features engaging and enjoyable anecdotes about famous figures, the life stories of writers and artists, philosophical fables, music, fine arts, sculpture, historical allusions, works appreciation, and literary reviews.
Comprehensive covers political figures, historical events, military development, war models, the application of high technology, sports exchanges, the development and changes in cultural education, geographical knowledge, customs and traditions of different countries, and population explosion and control.
Each volume in this series contains 100 short passages, progressing from easy to difficult, with each passage ranging from 300 to 600 words, with a few longer passages exceeding 700 words, aiming to expand information and meet practical reading needs. For self-study, each passage is followed by an analysis of vocabulary usage, grammar structures, or difficult sentences, with concise annotations and reading comprehension exercises that are completely the same as the question types in the CET-4 exam, which helps readers prepare for the test. The reference translations are provided to aid in understanding and improving translation skills. Each passage is followed by an answer key for self-assessment.