Readings In Language And Culture
Rope, jade rings, goat, goose cage, chrysanthemum…
Imagine how these commonplace things can be associated with ghosts in Chinese culture？
Our main diction and vocabulary are based on the HSK (The Chinese Proficiency Test). This book belongs to the intermediate-advanced level of Read about china series, equivalent to the intermediate level of the HSK and suitable for people who are preparing for the AP(Advanced Placement) Chinese examination.
． Every story starts with some brief questions , which challenge your curiosity so that after reading the story you will feel a deeper impact .
． Each story is divided into short paragraphs making reading and comprehension of the content easier.
． To facilitate understanding of the content, Hanyu Pinyin (romanised Chinese ), English translation and explanation of vocabulary are attached.
． More background of the stories have been included in Expansion Reading.
． Mind challenging games are included as well.
． A glossary of common words and phrases is attached .
