iChinese 爱汉语 Book 2, 2nd Edition

iChinese Books 1 and 2 are developed by a team of three Chinese language teachers with extensive firsthand experience in preparing their students for the IGCSE Mandarin: Foreign Language and IB Mandarin: ab initio examinations. The two course books provide teachers with a comprehensive set of ready-to-use materials, including vocabulary lists, model student essays and notes on marking schemes.

Themes and vocabulary adhere to the IGCSE and IB syllabi. This second edition features updated content, new images, and mock examination papers based on the latest IB and IGCSE examination formats.

Feature

• IGCSE & IB: Designed specifically for IGCSE Mandarin: Foreign Language, and IB Mandarin: ab initio;

• Themes & Vocabulary: Full coverage of IGCSE and IB syllabi;

• Exam prep: Exercises in actual examination formats and full mock examination papers provided;

• Scaffolding: Texts and exercises set at different levels to cater to different needs;

• Four skills: Balanced focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking;

• Assessment: Notes on marking schemes with model student essays;

• Culture: Cultural comparison and reflection to facilitate intercultural appreciation;

• Online resources: Audio recordings and answer key are available here: cengageresource.com/clt/ichinese1/

Content

Unit 6 Health and Fitness

Lesson 1 我的身体 My Body
Lesson 2 生病 Health Issues
Lesson 3 健康的生活方式 Healthy Lifestyle
 

Unit 7 Holidays

Lesson 1 旅行的准备 Trip Preparation
Lesson 2 度假 Going on Holiday
Lesson 3 购物 Shopping

Unit 8 Hometown

Lesson 1 天气和地理 Weather and Geography
Lesson 2 城市的不同地方 Different Places in a City
Lesson 3 城市的著名景点 Places of Interest
 

Unit 9 Future Plans

Lesson 1 上大学 Further Education
Lesson 2 做义工和暑期工Volunteering and Summer Jobs
 

Unit 10 Life as a Teenager

Lesson 1 青少年的问题和压力 Teenagers’Issues
Lesson 2 青少年的休闲和娱乐 Leisure Activities
Lesson 3 青少年和科技 Youth and Technology