College English Practical Reading (Lower)

Author: Guan Xingzhong
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Features: The "College English Elective Course Series Textbooks" (for non-English majors at the undergraduate level) are compiled according to the new "College English Curriculum Teaching Requirements" issued by the Ministry of Education of China. This series of textbooks meets the new requirements of China's college English teaching reform, applies new English teaching concepts, absorbs new English teaching achievements, draws widely from various sources, and is a comprehensive college English elective course series textbook. The series has been tested and widely praised by faculty and students from participating institutions such as Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing University of Technology, and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is suitable for senior undergraduate or graduate students of non-English majors, especially for a broad range of students preparing for the CET-4, CET-6, and postgraduate entrance examinations in English.
The "College English Elective Course Series Textbooks" (for non-English majors at the undergraduate level) are compiled according to the new "College English Curriculum Teaching Requirements" issued by the Ministry of Education of China, including "College English Practical Reading" (Volume 1 and 2), "College English Practical Writing," "College English Practical Translation," "New Selected Readings from British and American Newspapers and Magazines," and "New College English Examination Vocabulary Handbook" (Volume 1 and 2). This series of textbooks meets the new requirements of China's college English teaching reform, applies new English teaching concepts, absorbs new English teaching achievements, draws widely from various sources, and is a comprehensive college English elective course series textbook. It is suitable for senior undergraduate or graduate students of non-English majors, especially as a reference for a broad range of students preparing for the CET-4, CET-6, and postgraduate entrance examinations in English.
"College English Practical Reading" (Volume 2) features rich and diverse content, covering various fields such as literature, politics, economy, and finance. It includes both the masterpieces of traditional literary giants and the insights of multinational companies and Bill Gates. There are introductions to customs as well as motivational and aspirational articles. The selection emphasizes authenticity, aiming to help students absorb knowledge from a vast ocean of information and truly bridge the communication gap between the East and the West. To address the issue of students' weak practical English skills, the post-reading exercises focus on discussing and writing about the course content, deepening students' understanding of the texts while improving their written expression—a win-win solution. It is believed to be highly effective in solving the problem of students who have vocabulary but struggle with how to use and express it. The questions posed are thought-provoking and encourage critical thinking, fostering students' ability to analyze critically.
To prepare for the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination in English, the book also includes translation exercises and fill-in-the-blank exercises designed for key passages of the selected articles, along with reference answers. Annotations are provided for unfamiliar words and background knowledge in the articles. The vocabulary list is arranged in alphabetical order for convenience and practicality.