Study with SCMP - Hot Off the Press
讀書樂編號：5662
推介人： 程旨綽校友
內 容 簡 介 ： Study with SCMP – Hot Off the Press is specifically designed for use in all senior secondary forms. It can also be used for private study. The units are arranged in order of difficulty and each learner can easily find the beginning level that is suitable. The book has 20 units. Each unit is divided into five sections – Newspaper Article; Style, Format and Structure; Comprehension; Vocabulary; Common Error, Grammar and Usage. Special Features - Newspaper articles carefully selected from the South China Morning Post which suit the interests of senior secondary school students and introduce them to different aspects of the world - Useful tips to help students understand and appreciate the style and structure of newspaper writing - Post-reading comprehension exercises requiring students to read the passages in depth, digest the information, and analyse the ideas critically before answering the questions in their own words - Detailed explanations of vocabulary items as used in the context of the passages for vocabulary building - Grammar and usage points explained alongside authentic examples from the articles Unit Structure - Newspaper Articles The news stories and columns have been sequenced to match the changing and maturing interests of users and also with regard to their increasing knowledge and skill in the English language as they progress through senior secondary school. - Style, Format and Structure The ‘ Style, Format and Structure ’ section gives useful lessons in understanding and analysing newspaper articles and similar writing, in appreciating style and structure, and it also encourages critical thinking. All these lessons can be applied to students ’ own writing practice.
