Mythical World - People of the World Learning English (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: Xie Yanming
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Vocabulary is the foundation of language use, and reading is the basic way to improve vocabulary and solve language communication problems. The "World People Learn English Series" explores interesting topics, pursues major world events, advocates relaxed reading, and emphasizes extensive vocabulary memorization. This is the purpose of compiling this series. The series integrates knowledge, interest, current affairs, and practicality, divided into four sub-series: "World Wealth," "World Wisdom," "World Champions," and "World Legends." Each sub-series selects articles from English-language newspapers and websites in the UK and the US, using authentic and standard English. The content covers the past and present, both within and beyond China, including politics, economy, art, science, sports, and all aspects of life. It allows you to enrich your knowledge and enhance your reading skills effortlessly. "World Legends" records moving and legendary true stories and tales, featuring the legendary life of World War II general Montgomery, Napoleon's rise and fall, and the disgraceful end of war Hitler. The book also introduces legendary painters like Van Gogh, Marilyn Monroe's tragic death, Charlie Chaplin's comedic life, and Edward VIII, who gave up the throne for love, among others. In addition to legendary figures, we have also selected legendary events such as the sinking of the Titanic, underground tourism, mysterious crop circles, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Loch Ness Monster, etc. These stories will definitely spark your reading interest and learning enthusiasm.