The Sky is Bright with Stars and Other Essays (e-Book)
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The Sky is Bright with Stars and Other Essays invites students to investigate the rich textures of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture while sharpening their reading skills. The first in the 5-volume Readings in Chinese Culture series, this collection of 10 original essays is ideal for students at the intermediate-low level, as designated by ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
A suitable supplement for any intermediate Mandarin Chinese textbook, or as reading material for independent learners, The Sky is Bright with Stars reinforces students’ grasp of Chinese vocabulary and grammar while also strengthening their understanding of Chinese culture. This cultural focus makes the Readings in Chinese Culture series an ideal tool in preparing for the AP®* and other standardized exams. Each 500-700 character essay is printed in simplified and traditional characters on facing pages. A vocabulary list, related words and expressions, and an optional exercise section accompany each lesson. Pinyin versions of each essay can be found in the appendix.
*AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
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English Preface
中文编写说明
Abbreviations of Parts of Speech
1. 为什么尊敬老人？ Why Do We Respect Elderly People?
2. 狗是人的好朋友 Dogs are People's Good Friends
3. 你喜欢什么颜色？ What's Your Favorite Color?
4. 喝茶喝酒喝咖啡 Drinking Tea, Wine, and Coffee
5. 快餐盒饭汉堡包 Fast Food, Boxed Lunches, and Hamburgers
6. 挂件香包吉祥钱 Pendants, Sachet Bags, and Lucky Money
7. 扇子剪纸和风筝 Fans, Paper-Cuts, and Kites
8. 星星的爱情故事 Celestial Love Story
9. 天上星星亮晶晶 The Sky Is Bright with Stars
10. 长城故宫兵马俑 Great Wall, Imperial Palace, Terracotta Warriors
Appendix 1: Texts with Pinyin
Appendix 2: Answer Key
Vocabulary Index
Chinese Reading Comprehesion essays for language learning and cultural comparison
The Readings in Chinese Culture Series reinforces students' grasp of Chinese vocabulary and grammar and strengthens their understanding of Chinese culture through a graded series of classical and contemporary essays. The combination of language learning and cultural emphasis found in these texts makes them ideal tools to prepare for the AP* and other standardized tests. The Readings in Chinese Culture Series can supplement any Mandarin Chinese textbook or be used by independent learners. Each text contains ten 500-700 character essays, printed in simplified and traditional characters on facing pages, as well as vocabulary lists, related words related words and expressions, and exercises specific to each lesson.
*AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.