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天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. this anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
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Each story contains: p CD/MP3 downloads of all the stories to enhance listening skills p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and phrases in the story p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p Language Points sections to explain key grammar used p Cultural Tips that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China
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天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. this anthology of stories contains a rich and colourful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
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天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
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Tiantian Zhongwen A Graded Chinese Language Reader Series 天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese
reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language. Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners increase their Chinese reading and simplified character recognition skills through meaningful and stimulating contexts.
What each story contains:
Each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels: Level
Length of texts (words)
Vocabulary size (words)
Gold
100-150
500
Turquoise
150-300
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Violet
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Rose
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Colourful illustrations to explain the main ideas of the story
13 中 国 的 茶 馆 C hinese Teahouses
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有些人一大早就到茶馆喝茶，有些人下班后到那里坐上两三个
中国的茶馆 Teahouses in China
喝茶是中国人的习惯。如果一边喝茶，一边聊天， 一边欣赏中国传统艺术，感觉一定会很不错。
Language support boxes highlight key or difficult words
小时，或读书看报，或一边喝茶，一边聊天。到了节假日，朋
总之 conj. in a word, in conclusion
友们也常常到茶馆里聚会。有些茶馆还经常有各种文化活动。
交流 v. communicate
总之，茶馆不但是人们休息的地方，也是人们交流的重要地方，
壶 n. pot
同时，也为国内外的游客提供了一个了解当地文化的机会。 北京的茶馆也不少，其中最有名的是前门附近的老舍茶馆。
小吃 n. snacks, refreshments
客人一坐进老舍茶馆，服务员小姐马上就会送来一壶热茶和几
杂技 n. acrobatics
种北京小吃。客人可以一边吃着、喝着，一边看中国传统的京
节目 n. programme, item (on a programme)
剧、杂技等节目。现在，老舍茶馆已经成为一处新的旅游景点， 每天都吸引着不少中外游客来参观。
想一想 Questions
几乎 adv. almost 省 n. province 农村 n. rural area
你可能去过大饭店，去过咖啡馆，也可能去过歌厅什么的， 可是你有没有去过中国的茶馆呢？
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北京最有名的茶馆 叫什么名字？ 它有什么特点？
在中国，几乎每个城市都有茶馆，特别是南方的一些省市， 那里的茶馆几乎和饭馆一样多。不仅城市的马路边有茶馆，公 园里有茶馆，甚至农村都有茶馆了。很多人都有去茶馆的习惯。
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人们在茶馆里 一般做什么？
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Reading China
Language Points to explain key grammar and words appearing in the stories
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Comprehension questions to check understanding
语言点 Language Points 提供 offer, provide
1. 同时，也为国内外的游客提供了一个了解当地文化的机会。 4
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At the same time, it also offers domestic and overseas tourists an opportunity to learn more about the local culture. “提供” ，动词。是“供给（意见、物资、条件等） ”的意思。 “提供” is a verb that means “to offer (opinions, material, conditions, etc.)”. （1）学校给我们提供了很好的学习条件，所以我们要好好学习。 4
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（2）这个饭店为客人提供免费的早餐。 4
吸引 attract
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2. 老舍茶馆……每天都吸引着不少中外游客来参观。 4
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Laoshe Teahouse…attracts many domestic and overseas tourists every day. “吸引” ，动词。是 “把别人的性意力引到自己这方面来” 的 意思。 “吸引” is a verb that means “to draw the attention of other people”. （1）北京非常吸引我，所以我想在这里多住一段时间。 4
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（2）那本书的名字吸引了很多老年人的注意。 4
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Cultural Insights that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China
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Tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese readers
天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and colourful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
English Title
“安” 的意思是什么?
What does “安” mean?
一个淘气的孩子
A Naughty Child
我很困!
I Am Tired!
你会如何选择?
How Would You Choose?
Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills through meaningful and stimulating contexts.
each book in the series contains 20 stories, and is graded into one of four levels: Level
We recommend the Macmillan-FLTRP Chinese Character Dictionary to use with this book
Length of texts (words)
Vocabulary size (words)
Gold
100–150
500
Turquoise
150–300
1,000
Violet
300–550
2,000
rose
500–750
3,500
A nice lady in shanghai and other stories
T u r q u o is e L e Ve L A nice lady in shanghai and other stories
Each story is supported by: p CD/MP3 audio downloads to enhance listening skills p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and phrases in the story p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p Language Points to explain key grammar used p Cultural Insights that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China
and other stories
天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. this anthology of stories contains a rich and colourful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
Chinese Title
English Title
喝咖啡
Drinking Coffee
建造自己的生活
Building One’s Life
teahouses in China
and other stories
Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills through meaningful and stimulating contexts. Each story is supported by: p CD/MP3 audio downloads to enhance listening skills p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and phrases in the story p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p Language Points to explain key grammar used p Cultural Insights that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China each book in the series contains 20 stories, and is graded into one of four levels: level
length of texts (words)
Vocabulary size (words)
Gold
100–150
500
turquoise
150–300
1,000
V i o l e t l e Ve l teahouses in China and other stories
Chinese Title
teahouses in China
Teahouses in China and other stories
天天中文 V i o l e t l e Ve l
and other stories
天天中文 T u r q u o is e L e Ve L
A nice lady in shanghai
A nice lady in Shanghai and other stories
“请慢用”和“以后再说” “Take Your Time” and “Maybe Later” We recommend the
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中国的北方和南方
The North and South of China
公园晨练
Morning Exercises in the Park
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家务齐分享
Sharing Household Chores
不要告诉我该怎么做!
Don’t Tell Me What to Do!
福 “倒” 了
What “福” Means Upside Down
火锅宴朋友
Hotpot — A Feast for Friends
每天快走30分钟
Speed-walking for 30 Minutes a Day
三个不同的选择
Three Different Choices
狐假虎威
The Fox and the Tiger
中国人怎样买车
How the Chinese Buy Cars
训练一个探险家
Training an Explorer
不同的问候习惯
Different People, Different Greetings
可爱的大熊猫
Cute Pandas
一家人的考验
A Test for the Whole Family
炸油条
Deep-fried Dough Sticks
幸运日期
Lucky Dates
善意的谎话
White Lies
中国的茶馆
Teahouses in China
长寿的冰岛人
Icelanders’ Longevity
海龟和海带
Sea Turtles and Seaweed
征文比赛第一名
The Winner of an Essay Competition
韩国人在中国
Koreans in China
和蔼可亲的上海姑娘
A Nice Lady in Shanghai
“万” 字难写
The Character “万” is Difficult to Write
幽默三则
Three Funny Stories
从水果中学习
Learning from Fruit
孟: 一个中国姓氏
Meng: A Chinese Family Name
一个南京网友
A Netizen in Nanjing
齐白石
Qi Baishi
绑在一起的翅膀
Wings Tied Together
如此待客
A Bad Host
唐诗两首
Two Poems from the Tang Dynasty
Tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese readers
Bicycle kingdom
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Beijing’s courtyards
Beijing’s courtyards and other stories
and other stories
天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. this anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
天天中文 V i o l e t l e Ve l
and other stories
天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
天天中文 T u r q u o is e L e Ve L
Bicycle kingdom
Bicycle kingdom and other stories
Beijing’s courtyards
Chinese Title
English Title
北京的四合院
Beijing’s Courtyards
美丽的茉莉花
Beautiful Jasmine
中国茶的礼仪
Chinese Tea Etiquette
铁杵磨成针
Grinding Iron Into a Needle
聪明的王子
The Clever Prince
Bicycle Kingdom
香港的大排档
Hong Kong’s Snack Booths
看风景还是拍照片？
Sightseeing or Photography?
一美元的汽车
The One-Dollar Car
傻酒鬼
Funny Drunks
男人下厨好处多
Cooking Is Good for Men
魔斧子
Whet the Axe
年画
New Year Pictures
北京的出租车
Taxis in Beijing
给妈妈的信
A Letter to My Mother
黑猩猩戒烟
The Chimp that Quit Smoking
三里屯
Sanlitun
量词与名词
Measure Words and Nouns
为什么中国的十二生肖没有猫？ Why Is There No Cat in the Chinese Zodiac?
十块钱的自行车
A Ten-Yuan Bike
愚人节
April Fool’s Day
哪里哪里
Where, Where?
幸运的清洁工
A Lucky Cleaner
爱因斯坦的手工作品
Einstein’s Handiwork
这山望着那山高
The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side
马的眼睛
The Horse’s Eyes
读对联
Reading Signs
半夜电话
A Midnight Call
第一笔工资
My First Pay
恋爱日记
A Diary of Her Love
全民爱乒乓
Ping Pong: A National Passion
伤心的故事
A Sad Story
“三大件”的变化
The Evolution of “Three Important Items”
最好的消息
The Best News
下围棋的故事
A Tale of Playing Go
English Title
盲人的灯笼
A Blind Man’s Lantern
汉语的发音
Pronouncing Chinese
“好”的含意
The Meaning of “好” (“Good”)
穷和尚，富和尚
Poor Monk, Rich Monk
议价
Bargaining
自行车王国
Each story contains: p CD/MP3 downloads of all the stories to enhance listening skills p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and phrases in the story p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p Language Points sections to explain key grammar used p Cultural Tips that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels:
We recommend the Macmillan-FLTRP Chinese Character Dictionary To use with this book
Level
Length of texts (words)
Vocabulary size (words)
Gold
100-150
500
Turquoise
150-300
1,000
Violet
300-550
2,000
rose
500-750
3,500
and other stories T u r q u o is e L e Ve L
Bicycle kingdom and other stories
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Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills though meaningful and stimulating contexts.
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780230 406612
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Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills though meaningful and stimulating contexts. Each story contains: p CD/MP3 downloads of all the stories to enhance listening skills p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and phrases in the story p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p Language Points sections to explain key grammar used p Cultural Tips that link to the story and give a deeper understanding of modern China each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels: level
We recommend the Macmillan-FLTRP Chinese Character Dictionary to use with this book
length of texts (words)
Vocabulary size (words)
Gold
100-150
500
turquoise
150-300
1,000
Violet
300-550
2,000
Rose
500-750
3,500
and other stories
V i o l e t l e Ve l Beijing’s courtyards and other stories
Chinese Title
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