iChinese Books 3 and 4, Second Edition are developed based on the current syllabus for Language B (first examination 2020) in the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (IBDP). This second edition features new, updated content and full coverage of the five prescribed themes in the Language B course. Each coursebook consists of 10 units that are organized around five prescribed themes. Each unit features two main reading passages which engage students in issues of global significance, and develop an awareness and appreciation of perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds. Through contextualized study of language, texts and themes, students will develop essential interactive, productive and receptive language skills to excel in the IB examination. Book 3 is suitable for students taking Language B at the Standard Level (SL) and Book 4 is suitable for students taking Language B at both the Standard Level (SL) Higher Level (HL).
Theme 1: 身份认同 IDENTITIES
Unit 1: 生活方式、信念与价值观 Lifestyles, Beliefs and Values
Unit 2: 语言与身份认同 Language and Identity
Theme 2: 体验 EXPERIENCES
Unit 1: 旅游 Travel
Unit 2: 生活故事 Life Stories
Theme 3: 人类发明创造 HUMAN INGENUITY
Unit 1: 人工智能与科技创新 Artificial Intelligence and Technological Innovation
Unit 2: 娱乐、交流和艺术表达 Entertainment, Communication and Artistic Expressions
Theme 4: 社会组织 SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
Unit 1: 社会关系与职场工作 Social Relationships and the Working World
Unit 2: 社区、法律与秩序 Community, Law and Order
Theme 5: 共享地球 SHARING THE PLANET
Unit 1: 自然环境、城乡环境与全球化 The Environment, Urban and Rural Environments and Globalization
Unit 2: 平等、和平与冲突和伦理 Equality, Peace and Conflict and Ethics
附录 Appendices
1. Language B SL 必须会认、会读、会写词汇表 Core Vocabulary List
2. 写作文体与学生范文 Writing Text Types & Students’Model Essays
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Victor Bao
Victor Bao (鲍思冶) is Head of Chinese at the PLC Melbourne, Australia. He is an experienced Chinese language teacher of IB and IGCSE who has taught in New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. Victor is also an IGCSE 0547 examiner and IB examiner and workshop leader. He was a member of the team that developed the new IGCSE 0523 examination.
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Chen Draper
Chen Draper (李琛) is Head of High School Chinese at the United World College Southeast Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore. She teaches both IGCSE and IB Chinese. Prior to this, she was Head of Chinese at the prestigious Sevenoaks School, an independent school in the UK. Chen has firsthand and in-depth understanding of both IGCSE and IB assessment and what it takes for students to excel in the exams. She is an experienced regional workshop leader and teacher trainer. She has extensive experience as a workshop presenter at international conferences and regional teacher training courses both in the UK and in Singapore.
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Theme based—All units are organized according to the five prescribed themes of Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization, and Sharing the Planet;
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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;
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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;
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Listening component—Listening exercises based on the question types in the IB examination are featured;
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Writing requirement—Up-to-date essay question types, all IB required registers, and students’ sample essays are provided for reference;
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Vocabulary and grammar—Useful thematic vocabulary and concise grammar explanations are given for easy understanding;
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Online instructor resources—Full answer key as well as audio script and audio files for the listening exercises are available for free download. Visit https://www.cengageresource.com/clt/ichinese3 (Book 3) and https://www.cengageresource.com/clt/ichinese4 (Book 4).
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