New Human Readings: High School Volume 1

Author: Cao Wenxuan
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Features: This book is a distinctive collection among similar reading materials. One of its features is its focus on exquisite contemporary essays, supplemented by some classic literary works. It also rarely includes repetitive beautiful or touching articles. When compiling a humanities reading collection, people often prioritize thought and moral education while neglecting aesthetic and emotional education. The selected texts in this book not only consider the concept of "humanities" but also pay attention to the aspect of "language and literature." Many of the chosen articles offer insights into language and literature. These texts will guide readers in understanding what constitutes an article, what makes a good article, how to write effectively, and how to narrate and analyze the world. The term "humanities" in this context carries a rich and broad meaning, representing a comprehensive concept of humanities. Each unit consists of 5–6 articles, with the first two being intensive reading texts and the remaining 3–4 being extensive reading texts. For the intensive reading texts, we have designed "Pre-Reading Predictions" before each article to create a sense of anticipation among students, helping them enter the reading process smoothly. We have also provided marginal notes for the first two articles in each unit to assist students in thinking while reading, broadening their reading horizons, and fostering a habit of inquiry. Whether for intensive or extensive reading texts, we have included thought and exercise questions at the end (with variations for primary, junior high, and senior high school: "Humanities Thinking and Life Practice," "Humanities Thinking and Writing Design," and "Humanities Thinking and Understanding Exploration," respectively). Additionally, each unit features a separate "Humanities Writing Practice" to help students deeply reflect on the themes of the articles after reading and engage in practical exercises, strengthening the connection between reading, writing, and life, thereby making reading more meaningful. The articles selected for The New Humanities Reader are filled with many heart-stirring and profound meanings. Stories of love that create miracles, the transparent and pure sky of childhood, the warmth of virtue that nurtures the world, the calm and composed resilience in the face of adversity, the fascinating and colorful landscapes of nature, and the vast and far-reaching prospects of science and technology—all these texts radiate a fragrant humanities atmosphere and embody a deep humanities foundation, captivating and thought-provoking. Beautiful literature is like tea—the more you savor it, the richer its aroma; it is like a spring—the more you taste it, the clearer its freshness; it is like the ocean—the more you explore it, the deeper its depth; it is like a song—the more you listen to it, the more enchanting it becomes. Approach The New Humanities Reader with a heart full of reading, and let your emotions move you. In that moment of emotion, you will realize that you have transformed from a cocoon into a butterfly, fluttering gracefully under the blue sky and in your heart. And then, you too will become the most beautiful.