World Wealth - World People Learn 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 of English Series." "Explore interesting topics, pursue major world events, promote relaxed reading, and master a large vocabulary" – this is the purpose of compiling this series. The series combines knowledge, fun, current affairs, and practicality, divided into four sub-series: "The World of Wealth," "The World of Wisdom," "The World of Champions," and "The World of Legends." Each sub-series selects articles from English-language newspapers, magazines, and the internet in the UK and the US, using authentic and standard English. The content covers the past and present, both within and outside China, including politics, economics, art, science, sports, and all aspects of life. It allows you to enrich your knowledge and enhance your reading skills effortlessly. "The World of Wealth" first introduces entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals in the economic field, such as Walmart founder Sam Walton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. It then introduces internationally renowned CEOs who strategize and lead multinational companies, making a significant impact on the global economic stage, such as Steve Jobs, the founder and CEO of Apple. With sharp insight, he identified the huge potential market for personal computers and, driven by unwavering determination and compelling innovative spirit, achieved his own success, becoming one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history. The book also introduces famous international economic organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the World Bank.