iChinese Book 3,
1st Edition

Chen Draper, Victor Bao

ISBN-13: 9789814792530
Copyright 2018 | Published
304 pages | List Price: USD $49.95

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). 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. iChinese Book 3 is also available as an e-book (ISBN 978-981-4839-12-9). To order: • email asia.info@cengage.com (for customers in Asia) • visit www.vitalsource.com/products/ichinese-book-3-victor-siye-bao-v9789814839129?term=ichinese+book+3 (for customers outside Asia)

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Theme 1 : 身份认同 Identities
Unit 1 : 生活方式 Lifestyle
Unit 2 : 健康和幸福 Health and Well-being
Unit 3 : 信念和价值观 Beliefs and Values
Unit 4 : 次文化 Subcultures
Unit 5 : 语言与身份认同 Language and Identity
Theme 2 : 体验 Experiences
Unit 1 : 休闲活动 Leisure Activities
Unit 2 : 假日和旅行 Holidays and Travel
Unit 3 : 生活故事 Life Stories
Unit 4 : 风俗与传统 Customs and Traditions
Unit 5 : 迁移 Migration
附录 Appendices
1. 写作文体与学生范文(第一部分) Writing Text Types & Students’ Model Essays (Part 1)
2. 生词索引Vocabulary Index

  • Chen Draper

    Chen Draper (李琛) has been actively involved in the world of International Baccalaureate for over a decade, both as a teacher and examiner. She has extensive experience in the fields relating to the IB Chinese B course. She is also an experienced teacher training workshop leader. Currently she is the Head of HS Chinese at the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore. Prior to this, she was in charge of Chinese in the Sevenoaks School, UK. In both schools, students under her charge achieved outstanding results in IB Chinese examinations.

  • Victor Bao

    Victor Bao (鲍思冶) is an experienced Chinese language teacher who has taught in New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam. He is now teaching Chinese at Dulwich College, Singapore. Besides teaching, Victor is also passionate about teacher training and has conducted several workshops at ACAMIS conferences and at various international schools. He was a member of the team that developed the new IGCSE 0523 examination.

  • 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 are covered 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.

  • Online instructor resources—Full answer key as well as tape script and audio files for the listening exercises are available for free download. Visit http://emarketing.cengageasia.com/iChinese3

  • 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 the upcoming 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.

  • Online instructor resources—Full answer key as well as tape script and audio files for the listening exercises are available for free download. Visit http://emarketing.cengageasia.com/iChinese3

  • Online instructor resources—Full answer key as well as tape script and audio files for the listening exercises are available for free download. Visit cengageasia.com/ichinese3.

  • Online instructor resources—Full answer key as well as tape script and audio files for the listening exercises are available for free download. Visit http://emarketing.cengageasia.com/iChinese3.

  • 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 exam formats and full mock exam papers provided

  • Scaffolding: texts and exercises in different levels to cater to different needs

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

  • Assessment: guidance on assessment schemes with student sample essays

  • Culture: cultural comparison and reflection to facilitate intercultural appreciation

  • Audio clips (in MP3 format) for listening comprehension practice available online at www.cengagechinese.com/ichinese

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