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作者: Andy Cowle著;祁潇译
出版社:外文出版社,2011
简介:《求生还是放弃》取材于跨国公司的真实故事。作者将阴谋、悬疑与幽默融入跌宕起伏的故事情节,再现当今全球化商务的高度竞争,以及跨地域、跨文化的多元特色。丛书由美国圣智学习出版公司(Cengage Learning)为商务英语学习者量身打造,开启了一种全新的商务英语学习模式。 《求生还是放弃》可配合剑桥商务英语、欧洲语言教学大纲、博思职业外语等水平测试。 每个章节都包含了读前预热和读后提问。书后附有单词表。随书附赠的原版MP3录音光盘包含全文朗读。
作者: Peter Newmark
简介:This work is a textbook and a handbook of translation for English and foreign students working alone or on courses at degree and post-graduate level
作者: 杨自伍主编
简介:Dreams I thought that it was a Sunday morning in May;that it was Easter Sunday,and as yet very early in the morning.1was standing,as it seemed to me,at the door of mv own cottage.Right before me lay the very scene which could re-ally be commanded~from that situation, but exalted。 as was usual,and solemnised by the power of dreams. Therewere the same mountains,and the same lovely valley attheir feet; but the mountains were raised to more thanAlpine height,and there was interspace far larger betweenthem of savannahs and forest lawns;the hedges were richwith white roses;and no living creature was to be seen。excepting that in the green churchyard there were cattle tran—quilly reposing upon the verdant graves,and particularlyround about the grave of a child whom I had once tenderlyloved,just as I had really beheld them,a little before sun—rise,in the same summer when that child died.I gazed uponthe well—known scene,and I said to myself,“It yet wantsmuch of sunrise;and it is Easter Sunday;and that is theday on which they celebrate the first——fruits of Resurrection.I will walk abroad;old griefs shall be forgotten to—day:for the air is cool and still,and the hills are high,andstretch away to heaven;and the churchyard is as verdant asthe forest lawns,and the forest lawns are as quiet as thechurchyard;and with the dew I can wash the fever from myforehead;and then I shall be unhappy no longer.”I turned,as if to open my garden gate,and immediately I saw uponthe left a scene far different;but which yet the power ofdreams had reconciled into harmony.The scene was an ori—ental one:and there also it was Easter Sunday,and veryearly in the morning.And at a vast distance were visible,as a stain upon the horizon.the domes and cupolas of a great city an image or faint abstraction,caught perhaps in child—hood from some picture of Jerusalem.And not a bowshot from me,upon a stone,shaded by Judean~palms,there sata wom
Tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmark
作者: (英)威廉·莎士比亚(William Shakespeare)著;孙大雨译
出版社:上海译文出版社,2012
简介: After nearly four centuries.... "...no writer of any land or age has ever had popularity and renown on such a colossal and astounding scale. There is on civilised, or even faintly civilised, nation which does not read, study, perform, salute (and actually enjoy) the works of William Shakespeare." Ivor Brown, SHAKESPEARE, A BIOGRAPHY 威廉?莎士比亚(William Shakespeare,1564—1616),英国文艺复兴时期最伟大的剧作家、诗人,欧洲文艺复兴时期人文主义文学的集大成者。他是一位空前也可说绝后的伟大戏剧诗人,是有史以来全世界最伟大的文豪。 莎士比亚的杰作是公认的人类文化瑰宝,而他最著名的四部巨著《哈姆雷特》、《奥赛罗》、《李尔王》和《麦克白斯》世称莎士比亚的“四大悲剧”,是人类文学史乃至文明使上最著名的篇章。本书的译本是著名的教授诗人孙大雨先生潜心于莎士比亚研究与翻译的重要成果。孙大雨先生是我国第一位用诗体翻译莎士比亚诗剧的学者,具有了不起的开创意义和独特的魅力与风格。中英双语插图珍藏本“莎士比亚四大悲剧”系列单行本,除收入莎剧原文之外,每部剧作还收入约翰?吉尔伯特爵士绘制的精美插图几十帧,以期满足读者研读莎剧、赏玩插图、图书收藏的需要
Survey of the United Kingdom and the United States of America
作者: 周叔麟,(美)C.W.Pollard,(美)June Almes主编
出版社:北京大学出版社,2009
简介: A Survey of the United Kingdom and the United States of America is a collection of articles written by American, British and Chinese professors in the related fields. It covers many topics including philosophy, history, geography, politics, economy, education, culture and society. While the information is authentic and up--to-date, the language, being tailored to the needs of learners of English, is easy to read, and even to remember. At the end of each chapter, there are questions offered for reflection or discussion, and notes provided for better understanding. When reading the chapters, learners can not only gain knowledge but improve their English proficiency.
作者: 周毅著
出版社:四川大学出版社,2010
简介: In this book, Dr. Zhou rethinks the evolution of the American history and criticizes the values and styles of life held by Americans. The focus on the cultural aspects of ordinary American people found in this book is unusual among Chinese scholars; and he seeks to make contributions to developing the cross-cultural communicative competence and the global horizon of young Chinese. Like any other writer of an introductory book, he exerts himself to make connections with other fields and find appropriate examples from the literature or his research experience. I think that Americans and Their Culture is an exciting book which goes far towards providing Chinese university students with a new perspective from which to understand the American culture. Though the book is aimed at undergraduate courses and introductory graduate seminars on the American history and culture, researchers interested in selected topics should be able to read selectively without feeling lost.
作者: 新东方教育科技集团雅思研究院著
出版社:西安交通大学出版社,2011
简介: congratulations on your decision to choose this brand new ielts test preparation course! careful study of the exercises and activities in the course will give you all the skills and strategies you need for success in the ielts test. . this set of course helps you to get ahead fast with the ielts vocabulary and skills and gives you practice activities. it is mainly for learners who need a relatively long time to prepare for the exam with weak english. upon completion of the course, you are capable of handling the more advanced materials in the cambridge ielts 5, 6 and 7. as an ideal basic preparation course, it is also equally suitable for use es a course in the classroom or at home. an overview of each module, together with helpful advice, and a thorough answer key make the course easy to use as a self-study material. this set of course consists of four separate books, each providing specialized study activities for the four different areas of the ielts test. you can focus on the areas where- you need the most to help your preparation. each book features: up-to-date and accurate information about ielts test requirements. .. strategies for test success. thorough and extensive coverage of topics which are commonly encountered in the ielts test. exercises and activities which have been based on a close analysis of the language requirements of the ielts test. extensive vocabulary exercises, closely related to the language you will need to read, listen to,speak or write in the test. well planned and designed materials to help you to understand common language for the listening and reading tests. carefully guided and graded activities to help you to produce the english you will need in the writing and speaking tests. ...
Speak like a native easy steps to becoming a fluent English speaker
作者: (美)Michael Knapp著;Gracelynn Knapp译
出版社:机械工业出版社,2011
简介: You are holding in your hand a book that will most likely change the way you think about learning and speaking English.The fact that you bought this book is proof you really want to improve your spoken English.You have studied English under many different teachers,probably all very skilled.You have taken English exams.You've studied with lots of English textbooks,but you are not satisfied with your present ability to communicate in English.Nowyou have chosen to read a book that will take you beyond classroom and textbook study,intothe real world of freely speaking English. Although I've taught Oral English classes for more than twelve years,I prefer to call them byanother name.I like to refer to those classes,and the topic of this book,as EnglishCommunication.Why do we study a foreign language? For that matter,why do we even learnour own mother language? ls it not for the purpose of communicating with other people? Whatabout English? People all over the world are learning English so they can communicate with people fromEnglish speaking countries.They also study Engtish to talk with non-native English speakers fromother nations who have learned to speak English.The purpose of language is communication.Therefore,in this book sometimes the words Oral English or Spoken English are replaced withEnglish Communication.That's why we learn language to communicate with people. Lots of people in China study English.Far less people can actually communicate well in thislanguage.Some are satisfied with high exam scores.Others just want to pass their Englishclasses so they can move on to other courses.Many people are only interested in being able toread English,especially if they have to read English instructions for their jobs or understandEnglish on the computer.These are all good reasons to study English,but the contents of thisbook are designed for people like you: People who are not satisfied with just passing examsand reading,people who are eager to go out and really commuhicate with this language. You are reading this book,instead of just studying another textbook: This shows that you arenow ready to take the next step toward successful English commuhication.Fluentcommunication takes more than just studying.It takes action.It requires taking the actions youare preparing to read about in the following chapters. The methods for improving your English communication skills in this book are notcomplicated.They are not meant to be complicated because the best ways to improve oralEnglish are not complicated.In fact,most of this book is written in very simple English.There's no need to make your training any more complex than it needs to be.I often tell mystudents,Spoken English is not complicated,but it isn't easy either.It's simple,but hardwork.It does require self-discipline but it doesn't have to be so complex that nobody canfigure out what it means. In my experience teaching English in China,I have found that some of the worst Englishspeakers were also the most complex ones.I've tried to make them understand that simple isbetter,but they are not willing to listen.They have believed for years that complicated is morescholarly.Sadly,those students will never be good English communicators.They are theones who will just read a few chapters of this book,then throw it aside and proudly say,This book is too simple.They will go back to their complicated scholarly books andcontinue becoming worse and worse at speaking natural English. On the other hand,there are wise people,like you,who will see the simplicity of this bookand honestly say,Maybe this foreigner really does know what he is talking about.I'll give ita try.These people may or may not already be good at speaking English,but they have abright future of fluently and freely communicating in English.They don't care if proud peoplelook down on them for their simple approach.They are not worried about higher exam scoresof their classmates.They are willing to try the methods in this book,and,while the others arejust becoming more complicated,they will become the best English communicators in China.- or,where ever in the world they want to go. As you read this handy guide,I hope you will feel my heart.I hope you will realize.th:at Ilove China and Chinese people.I really want you to succeed.The whole world is speakingEnglish today,and I want you,my Chinese friend,to be one of the best of those English.speakers.I want you to go out and communicate freely with the rest of the world.I wantYOU to be able to effectively use English in your job.Whether you go abroad or make friendswith intemational visitors in China,I want YOUR English conversations to be fluent andnatural.As you read this book and try these methods,I invite YOU to join me in the great adventure of the real world of English communication!
简介: 目录 1、 SIR FRANCIS BACON(1561-1626), Narcissus; or Self-Love 2、 ABRAHAM COWLEY(1618-1667), Of Avarice 3、 JONATHAN SWIFT(1667-1745), A Treatise on Good Manners and Good Breeding 4、 LORD CHESTERFIELD(1694-1773), Upon Affectation 5、 JOSEPH ADDISON(1672-1719), Thoughts in Westminsters Abbey 6、 SIR RICHARD STEELE(1672-1729), On Recollections of Childhood 7、 SAMUEL JOHNSON(1709-1784), Conversation 8、 DAVID HUME(1711-1776), Of the Dignity of Meanness of Human Nature 9、 OLIVER GOLDSMITH(?1730-1774), A Little Great Man 10、JAMES BOSWELL(1740-1795), First Meeting with Johnson 11、CHARLES LAMB(1775-1834), The Child Angel: a Dream 12、WILLIAM HAZLITT(1778-1830), On a Landscape of Nicholas Poussin 13、JAMES H.L.HUNT(1784-1859), Getting Up on Cold Mornings 14、THOMAS DE QUINCEY(1785-1859), On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth 15、MATTHEW ARNOLD(1822-1888), Heine and the Philistines 16、WILLIAM HALE WHITE(1831-1913), An Afternoon Walk in October 17、W.H.HUDSON(1841-1922), Her Own Village 18、ALICE MEYNELL (1847-1922), July 19、RICHARD JEFFERIES(1848-1887), The Acorn-Gatherer 20、SIR EDMUND GOSSE(1849-1928), A Visit to Walt Whitman 21、AUGUSTINE BIRRELL(1850-1933), Book-Buying 22、OSCAR WILDE(1854-1900), Impressions of America 23、ARTHUR CLUTTON-BROCK(1868-1924), Sunday Before the War 24、HILAIRE BELLOC(1870-1953), Our Inheritance 25、SIR MAX BEERBOHM(1872-1956), The Morris Dancers 26、BERTRAND RUSSELL(1872-1970), On Being Modern-Minded 27、G.K. CHESTERTON(1874-1936), French and English 28、ROBERT LYND(1879-1949), The Darkness 29、E.M. FORSTER(1879-1970), My Wood 30、ROSE MACAULAY(1881-1958), Evening Parties 31、VIRGINIA WOOLF(1882-1941), On a Faithful Friend 32、D.H. LAWRENCE(1885-1930), Insouciance 33、JOYCE CARY(1888-1957), The Artist and the World 34、ALDOUS L. HUXLEY(1894-1963), Meditation on the Moon 35、J.B. PRIESTLEY(1894-1984), The Toy Farm 36、GEORGE ORWELL(1903-1950), Reflections on Gandhi 37、EVELYN WAUGH(1903-1966), Take Your Home into Your Own Hands! 38、CYRIL CONNOLLY(1903-1974), The Ant-Lion 39、WILLIAM EMPSON(1906-1984), The Faces of Buddha 40、ALFRED ALVAREZ(1929-), Death of the Poet
Chicken Soup for the Single’s Soul
出版社:安徽科学技术出版社,2001
简介: Welcome to Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul/ For the first time in history,there are more single people than married people in our society. If you are reading this book,it is likely that you have never been married ,or have become divorced or widowed. This is a book that shares the love,the challenges and the unique joys of being single. Whether you are single by choice or by circumstance ,these stories will show you that you are not alone. When we started this book,our intention was to compile a collection of stories that would address the many types of single people from the twenty year-old never married man or woman,to the fifty-year old divorcee,to the eighty-year old widower. And we discovered that the opportunities and challenges facing this diverse group of people are numerousand often inspiring. For example, we included stories about being Single and Happy an unprecedented trend in our country. For the firsttime,many people are choosing to remain single for a lifetime -.-something that was almost inconceivable even twenty years ago. On the other hand, it's impossible to talk about being single without addressing the desires that so many single people have regarding relationships. Many single people want to have a relationship ,and that's why we have included chapters on Dating and Finding Your Mate. Still others are in the process of letting go of a relation ship or'grieving the loss of a love. The stories in Single A gain deal with rebuilding life after divorce. The stories in Losing a Partner share experiences of healing after the death of a partner. Then there are single parents! Thirty three percent of all families in the United States are now headed by a single parent. We hope the stories in Single Parenting will touch the hearts of single mothers and fathers everywhere and eneour age them on their journey. One of the most rewarding aspects of working on this book has been discovering the strength and commitment many single people have to making their own lives fulfilling and enriching the lives of others. You will find their stories in our chapter on Making a Difference. We have also included stories about the incredible support available in many ways for single people. In our chapter We Are Not Alone,we see the support that often appears when least expected or in miraculous ways. In the chapter called Friends and Family, we see the power of the support that comes from the deep bonds of family and important friend ships. Finally,there's love. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. While we often think of love in terms of a mar riage or intimate relationship,it's very clear that love comes in many forms. And in a world where 50 percent of the population is now single, we recognize that love is not just for those in relationships. In fact,it is the common thread that binds the many different kinds of stories in Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul. So in the spirit of love,we offer this book to single people everywhere. No matter what your circumstance in life as a sing e person,we hope these stor es open your heart and give you a vision of life's possibilities. May your path be filled with joy and the magical touch of love wherever you find it.
作者: 何继红主编
出版社:同济大学出版社,2008
简介: 《英语视听说教程》作为一本英语通用标准教材,集基础性与专业性为 一体,适合大学生以及研究生作为视听说或影视课程的教材使用。本教材内 容涵盖大学生普遍关注的主题,涉及名人传记、校园生活、商务世界、战时 风云、法庭场景、纪实探索等等。每个单元均配备了丰富的练习题、测试题 ,类型多样,如Muhiple Choice,Cloze,Fxkk the Table,Matching Exercise,True or False等。口语练习则包括Debate,Discussion, Dubbing/Interpretation/Role—Play等。为保证语言的纯正性,组织了 外籍专家参与编审。希望本书能切实有效地提高学生用英语进行交流的能力 ,便利教师授课和学生课后自学。
A Survey of the United Kingdom and the United States of America
作者: 周叔麟等主编
出版社:北京大学出版社,2004
简介:《21世纪英语专业系列教材?普通高等教育"十一五"国家级规划教材?新编英美概况教程》内容简介为:A Survey of the United Kingdom and the United States of America is a collection of articles written by American, British and Chinese professors in the related fields. It covers many topics including philosophy, history, geography, politics, economy, education, culture and society. While the information is authentic and up-to-date, the language, being tailored to the needs of learners of English, is easy to read, and even to remember. At the end of each chapter, there are questions offered for reflection or discussion, and notes provided for better understanding. When reading the chapters, learners can not only gain knowledge but improve their English proficiency.
作者: (英)威廉·莎士比亚(William Shakespeare)著;孙大雨译
出版社:上海译文出版社,2012
简介: After nearly four centuries.... "...no writer of any land or age has ever had popularity and renown on such a colossal and astounding scale. There is on civilised, or even faintly civilised, nation which does not read, study, perform, salute (and actually enjoy) the works of William Shakespeare." Ivor Brown, SHAKESPEARE, A BIOGRAPHY 威廉?莎士比亚(William Shakespeare,1564—1616),英国文艺复兴时期最伟大的剧作家、诗人,欧洲文艺复兴时期人文主义文学的集大成者。他是一位空前也可说绝后的伟大戏剧诗人,是有史以来全世界最伟大的文豪。 莎士比亚的杰作是公认的人类文化瑰宝,而他最著名的四部巨著《哈姆雷特》、《奥赛罗》、《李尔王》和《麦克白斯》世称莎士比亚的“四大悲剧”,是人类文学史乃至文明使上最著名的篇章。本书的译本是著名的教授诗人孙大雨先生潜心于莎士比亚研究与翻译的重要成果。孙大雨先生是我国第一位用诗体翻译莎士比亚诗剧的学者,具有了不起的开创意义和独特的魅力与风格。中英双语插图珍藏本“莎士比亚四大悲剧”系列单行本,除收入莎剧原文之外,每部剧作还收入约翰?吉尔伯特爵士绘制的精美插图几十帧,以期满足读者研读莎剧、赏玩插图、图书收藏的需要。
Selected addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt
出版社:长江文艺出版社,2011
简介: 英美政治家经典演讲词赏析丛书精选了罗斯福、克林顿、丘吉尔、约翰?肯尼迪等美国和英国著名政治家的经典演讲词,采用中英文同步对照的方式呈现,读者在欣赏地道原文的同时,还能品读文字流畅的佳译。每篇演讲词均有详细的历史背景介绍和精彩的文字点评,并对读者可能不熟悉的单词添加了注释,既方便读者阅读理解,又有助于读者领略英语语言修辞之美。 这些来自世界最有影响力的声音,或敏锐激昂,或委婉含蓄,或理性思辨,或以情动人;既有思路清晰的局势分析,也有轻松诙谐的即兴发挥?既有对社会问题的探讨,也有人生经验的总结。这些倾注了演讲者的智慧与心血的精彩演讲,不但令人震撼进而产生共鸣,更是充分展现了演讲者的个人魅力。 语言的艺术,历史的积淀,共赏好书,开卷有益。 名句赏析: 1、Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. The joy, the moral stimulation of work no longer must be forgotten in the mad chase of evanescent profits. 幸福并不在于仅仅拥有金钱,而在于成就的喜悦和创新的兴奋。不要再因疯狂地追逐瞬息即逝的利润而忘记工作带来的愉快和对精神的鼓舞。 2、We face the arduous days that lie before us in the warm courage of national unity; with the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious moral values; with the clean satisfaction that comes from the stern performance of duty by old and young alike. We aim at the assurance of a rounded, a permanent national life. 面对艰苦岁月,我们有万众一心的热情和勇气;我们将一心追求古朴可贵的道德价值观;我们将因男女老少恪尽职守而倍感欣慰。我们要确保国民生活幸福美满,长治久安。 3、The world has no use for any Nation which, because of size or because of military might, asserts the right to goosestep to world power over the bodies of other Nations or other races. We believe that any nationality, no matter how small, has the inherent right to its own nationhood. 世界上没有任何一个国家,可以因为国家大小,或者军事实力,而正大光明地去攫取世界霸权,去奴役其他国家或种族。我们相信?何国家,无论有多小,作为一个独立的国家都是天生的权利。 4、We shall strive for perfection. We shall not achieve it immediately — but we still shall strive. We may make mistakes — but they must never be mistakes which result from faintness of heart or abandonment of moral principle. 我们将为完美而奋斗。我们不能马上实现完美,但我们仍然可以努力。我们也许会犯错,但造成错误的原因绝不是心灵的衰弱或者道德的沦丧。 5、We have learned that we cannot live alone, at peace; that our own well — being is dependent on the well — being of other Nations, far away. We have learned that we must live as men and not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger. 我们知道我们不可能和平地独存,我们与远方国家的福祉息息相关。我们知道我们必须像人一样活着,而不是像鸵鸟或是占着马槽的狗。
English fashion,Dating with my mother
作者: 刘红编译
出版社:企业管理出版社,2010
简介: Doozens of stories about family love have been selected in this book, touching and thought--provoking. Reading ,these essays, all the hearts desiring love and happiness will produce beautiful ripples. Let the touching and grateful feeling enrich our lives. The family love is so deep, so sweet. And the love will surely go ahead with us hand in hand;the love enables us to be together forever. After the busy work or study, reading these moving stories in bilingual language may bring you a lot of fun. Read carefully and taste with all your heart. They are limpid springs moistening souls, the bright sunshine shed on our lives. We sincerely hope the book comforting hearts will bring you an unprecedented touch.
English fashion,A cup of loneliness
作者: 杨泱编译
出版社:企业管理出版社,2010
简介: The book aims for healing your psychic wounds Most of the articles it collected is among.either classic or contemporary masterpieces in western literature and each is accompanied by the Chinese translation,reading guideline and background information to make sure our readers can reach a high level of understanding. We sincerely hope readers can experience an emotional uplift during the reading process.
Selected addresses of Winston Ghurchill
出版社:长江文艺出版社,2011
简介: 英美政治家经典演讲词赏析丛书精选了罗斯福、克林顿、丘吉尔、约翰?肯尼迪等美国和英国著名政治家的经典演讲词,采用中英文同步对照的方式呈现,读者在欣赏地道原文的同时,还能品读文字流畅的佳译。每篇演讲词均有详细的历史背景介绍和精彩的文字点评,并对读者可能不熟悉的单词添加了注释,既方便读者阅读理解,又有助于读者领略英语语言修辞之美。 这些来自世界最有影响力的声音,或敏锐激昂,或委婉含蓄,或理性思辨,或以情动人;既有思路清晰的局势分析,也有轻松诙谐的即兴发挥?既有对社会问题的探讨,也有人生经验的总结。这些倾注了演讲者的智慧与心血的精彩演讲,不但令人震撼进而产生共鸣,更是充分展现了演讲者的个人魅力。 语言的艺术,历史的积淀,共赏好书,开卷有益。 名句赏析: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. 我没有什么可以奉献的,唯有热血、辛劳、眼泪和汗水。 Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty-never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. 永不屈服,永不屈服,永不,永不,永不,永不——永不在任何事情上屈服,不管大事还是大事,要事还是琐事——永不屈服,除非是向荣誉和理性低头。 We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. 我们将坚持到底,我们将在法国作战,我们将在海上作战,我们将在空中作战,越战越有信心,越战越强,我们将保卫我们的岛屿,不论代价如何,我们将在海滩上作战,我们将在登陆点作战,我们将在田野里、在街巷里作战,我们将在山丘上作战;我们决不投降! The price of greatness is responsibility. 伟大的代价是责任。 Never flinch, never weary, never despair. 永不退缩,永不疲倦、永不绝望。
简介:Although Ackley (emerita, U. of Wisconsin at Stevens Point) spends a significant portion of this undergraduate text providing guidance on writing in an academic setting (covering all the standard topics), the core of this work is her presentation of 76 diverse contemporary readings on issues from across the disciplinary spectrum (42 of which are new to this edition) intended to "sharpen students critical thinking skills" by providing them with different and often opposing perspectives on contemporary issues. In terms of issues and disciplines, the chapters cover music and video games, media studies, film and television, the arts, education, poverty and homelessness, criminal behavior, gender and sex roles, race and ethnicity in America, terrorism and war, American foreign policy, digital technology and the Internet, bioethics, public health, environmental studies, marketing and the American consumer, the workplace, the economic impact of outsourcing, and the global marketplace. Annotation 漏2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
简介:This two book listening/speaking series is designed for adults at the low-to-mid level of English language acquisition who have not yet developed the basic communication skills necessary to successfully process material heavy with unfamiliar information or subject matter. Thus, intensive listening skill training and extensive conversation and speaking practice are carried out within a context of topics realistic and familiar to the students. The acquisition of effective listening skills is facilitated by a language classroom in which trial and error plus risk taking are encouraged through self-directed techniques.Both student books provide a framework through which increasingly complex information and culturally enriching knowledge are spiraled. Exercises and activities overlap - past language lessons are reinforced while new material is introduced. These specific listening attack strategies are covered: using what you already know, scanning for the main idea and main points making inferences (intelligent guesses), scanning for specific pieces of information, and using context clues and using structure and intonation clues.


















