iChinese Book 2 (爱汉语) 第二册

iChinese 《爱汉语》 is 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 2-level course book provides 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 Ab Initio syllabi. Exercises are presented in actual examination formats and full mock examination papers are provided.

 

• 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;

 

CONTENT

Unit 6 Health and Fitness

Lesson 1 身体 The Body

Lesson 2 生病 Falling Sick

Lesson 3 看病 Seeing a Doctor

 

Unit 7 Holidays

Lesson 1 周末 Weekends

Lesson 2 节假日 Festivals and Holidays

Lesson 3 寒暑假 The Winter and Summer Breaks

 

Unit 8 Hometown

Lesson 1 天气 Weather

Lesson 2 衣服 Clothing

Lesson 3 买东西 Shopping

Lesson 5 问路 Asking for Directions

Lesson 6 旅行 Travelling

Lesson 7 著名景点 Places of interest

 

Unit 9 Future Plans

Lesson 1 继续教育 Further Education

Lesson 2 培训 Training

Lesson 3 未来职业规划 Future Career Plans

Lesson 4 受聘 Employment

Lesson 5 做义工 Volunteering

 

Unit 10 Life in Other Countries

Lesson 1 中国文化 The Chinese Culture

Lesson 2 习俗 Customs

Lesson 3 文化差异 Cultural Differences

Lesson 4 名人/名流 Celebrities

 

Appendices

A. IGCSE Vocabulary List

B. Mock Exam Papers