ICHINESE BOOK 3 (OPTIONAL) (ISBN: 9789814792530)

Description

iChinese Book 3 (爱汉语 第三册) is a coursebook based on the new syllabus for International Baccalaureate® (IB) Language B Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) New Syllabus. It consists of 10 units that are organized according to themes. Structured in a way that caters to the learning needs at different levels (SL and HL), each unit contains three main reading passages and one main passage for SL and HL respe ctively. These passages are carefully selected to reflect authentic language use in the Chinese-speaking world as well as to introduce students to interesting aspects of Chinese culture and communities. Following each passage are important vocabulary with pinyin and English translation, explanations of useful language points, as well as plenty of class and post-lesson exercises and activities to reinforce learning. Additional practices in listening, speaking, reading and writing are offered after the main reading passages. All exercises are modelled on the exam question types in the new IB syllabus.

Features

Theme based - All units are organized according to the prescribed themes of Identities and Experiences in the new IB syllabus. The remaining three themes of Sharing the Planet, Social Organization and Human Ingenuity will be covered in iChinese Book 4;

Ready to use - Class and post-lesson activities and exercises are provided in each unit, making it easy and convenient for teachers to plan their lessons;

Assessments - All assessment formats and requirements of the IB examination are covered;

New listening component - Listening exercises based on the question types in the new IB examination are featured;

New writing requirement - Up-to-date essay question types, all IB required registers, and students’ sample essays are provided for reference;

Vocabulary and grammar - Useful thematic vocabulary and concise grammar explanations are given for easy understanding;