Edition:    1st Edition
Author:    Lijing Zhang, Zhiyu Zhao, Yijun Peng
Published:    March 2024    
Format:    Print + Digital
ISBN:    9781009312004

This series supports students through the Cambridge International A Level Chinese Language & Literature syllabus (9868).
 
Overview
This coursebook helps students practise and develop core skills across reading and writing, including essay writing and discursive writing. The coursebook supports students to develop an appreciation for the Chinese language, as well as its literature and culture. Students explore a variety of topics including novel and poetry appreciation.Suitable for the Cambridge International A Level Chinese Language & Literature syllabus (9868) for examination from 2024. Regular reflection and self-assessment opportunities support students to become independent learners and assess their own progress. Suggested answers to activities and practice questions are available to teachers via Cambridge GO.
 
Features
Varied activities help students practise and develop core skills across reading and writing, including essay writing and discursive writing
A wide range of literary texts, such as novels and poems, accompanied by additional activities, help students engage with the language and practise critical reflection
‘Culture box’ feature helps students interact with the cultural background of the Chinese language, appreciating its history and influence
‘Further reading’ features suggest additional resources for students to expand their learning beyond the classroom
‘Skills checklist’ feature encourages students to become independent learners and assess their own progress
Key vocabulary, top tips and key concept links provide support throughout each unit
Practice questions help students prepare for assessment
 
Contents
第一章 阅读与写作 Part 1 Reading and Writing: 第一单元 议论和讨论 Unit 1 Argumentative and discursive
第一节 文化 Section 1 Culture
第二节 健康与福利 Section 2 Health and Well-being
第三节 教育与未来规划 Section 3 Education and future plans
第四节 社区与社会 Section 4 Community and society
第五节 对地球的责任 Section 5 Responsibility for the earth
第六节 科学与技术 Section 6 Science and technology
第二单元 记叙和描写 Unit 2 Narrative and descriptive: 第一节 写人 Section 1 Describing people
第二节 记事 Section 2 Recording events
第三节 状物 Section 3 Describing objects
第四节 绘景 Section 4 Setting scenes
Part 2 第二章 文学 Literature: 第三单元 诗歌 Unit 3 Poetry: 第一节 走近诗歌 Section 1 Approaching poetry
第二节 诗言志 Section 2 Emotion, themes, imagery
第三节 像诗一样的语言 Section 3 Poetic language
第四节 诗歌赏析写作指导 Section 4 Poetry appreciation writing guide
第四单元 戏剧 Unit 4 Drama: 第一节 走近戏剧 Section 1 Approaching drama
第二节 戏剧的冲突和戏剧的结构与手法 Section 2 Structures and techniques
第三节 戏剧的人物和语言 Section 3 Characters and language
第四节 戏剧赏析写作指导 Section 4 Drama appreciation writing guide
第五单元 小说 Unit 5 Prose: 第一节 走近小说 Section 1 Approaching prose
第二节 小说的人物 Section 2 Characters
第三节 小说的情节 Section 3 The Plot
第四节 小说的环境 Section 4 The setting
第五节 小说赏析写作指导 Section 5 Prose appreciation writing guide.