China is an amazing country. With rapid economic development, tremendous changes have taken place in various aspects. Some of these changes are positive while others are negative. Some are triggered by a more affluent lifestyle. Some are brought about by the conflict that arises when one moves from the countryside to the city. Yet some others are the result of a fusion a traditional culture and new values. The language content of this book is designed around the HSK standard (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), the only official Chinese language standard recognized by the Chinese government. It is equivalent to the HSK Intermediate level and is suitable for those preparing for the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese examination. The book also features cultural sidebars, questions, expansion reading (for further review), and glossary. Features Chinese (simplified) characters and English. Contains black and white and color photographs and illustrations. The READ ABOUT CHINA series makes learning Chinese culturally relevant, informative, and fun! Please view more details on each title in Traditional Chinese characters.
Read About China 是一套專為以英語為母語的漢語學習者而設的閱讀叢書，系列包括各種認識中國文化不能或缺的主題，讓讀者在享受閱讀樂趣的同時，從不同角度加深對中國文化的了解。內容以文章為主體，含關聯學習字詞，每篇均具有英文譯文，延伸知識及遊戲。中國經歷了四千多年的發展，沉澱了很多經得起考驗的人生智慧。這些智慧涉及方方面面，並已融入每個中國人的日常生活當中。《小故事小智慧》以講故事的方式，從生活、醫葯、教育、工作、軍事、管理等不同角度，向讀者介紹這些人生智慧。通過閱讀簡短輕鬆的智慧故事，讓讀者對中國人的處世態度、管理方法、思考方式等有更深入的了解。详细内容请参阅繁体中文目录。
Book Titles:
Short Stories of Chinese Wisdom 小故事小智慧
Funny Stories 开心故事
China and America 中国与美国
Kungfu Stories 功夫故事
Famous Chinese Women 中国名女人
Modern Chinese Mini-Novels 现代中国小小说
Stories About Chinese Characters 汉字故事
Paperback, Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin and English, 89-116 pages/book, 8.25"x5.5"
