New Horizons College English Course Materials: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Tutorial 2 - (Upgraded Edition) (Latest Revision)

Author: Bai Jie
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features:
Bilingual Cultural Background Reading
This section provides Chinese and English cultural extensions, introducing customs, author works, festivals, and related figures from both Chinese and English perspectives to help students better understand the text, broaden their knowledge, accumulate information, and enhance their cultural literacy in English and American studies.
Article Style Analysis and Appreciation
This section evaluates the writing style of the text and analyzes and refines its content, which is very helpful for improving students' overall understanding of discourse, writing, and structure, as well as their writing skills.
Interactive Full Explanation with English-Chinese Contrast
This section features an innovative layout design and unique text guidance, making it a highlight of the book. The left page displays the original text, while the right page includes the translation on the left and a vocabulary list on the right. The original text and translation, along with annotations, are arranged in a double-sided layout for interactive explanations, making it convenient and practical. Each page also includes a "Difficult Point Analysis" at the bottom for personalized insights. The quadruple interaction—original text, translation, vocabulary, and annotations—truly makes learning effortless and enjoyable.
Core Vocabulary and Phrases Learning
This section emphasizes the "double combination" teaching philosophy of "visual-aided memorization" and "contextual memorization." For frequently tested core vocabulary in the text, we use picture aids, contextual aids, and clever distinctions to help students memorize them. Moreover, based on the changes in the reform of the CET-4 and CET-6 exams, we provide selected example sentences from past CET-4 and CET-6 reading and cloze tests with high frequency, combining vocabulary with discourse to meet exam requirements.
Authoritative Explanation of After-Class Exercises
The compilers of this book are experienced teachers working in the frontline of English teaching. In explaining the after-class exercises, they focus on students' weak points, offering genuine guidance and teaching both the "fish" (methods) and the "fishing rod" (knowledge).
New-Type CET-4 Simulation Tests
To help students combine textbook learning with exam preparation, we have designed two high-quality simulation tests following the new CET-4 exam format to help you warm up and prepare for the upcoming CET-4 exam in a simulated, efficient practice environment, enabling self-assessment, self-improvement, and the enhancement of your textbook learning.