IChinese Book 4

Author(s): Chen Draper; Victor Siye Bao

Chinese | IB Mandarin

iChinese Book 4 is developed based on the new International Baccalaureate© (IB) syllabus for Language B Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) programmes (first assessment 2020). It consists of six units that are organized around three prescribed themes. Each unit contains three main reading passages and one main passage for SL and HL respectively. 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. Through contextualized study of the Chinese language, texts and themes, students will develop interactive, productive and receptive skills, as well as intercultural understanding and international mindedness.


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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 (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 3: 人类发明创造 HUMAN INGENUITY
Unit 1: 技术和科技创新 Technology and Scientific 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: 教育、社会关系和职场工作 Education, Social Relationships and the Working World
Unit 2: 社会参与、社区和法律与秩序 Social Engagement, Community and Law and Order
Theme 5: 共享地球 SHARING THE PLANET
Unit 1: 自然环境、城乡环境和全球化 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.写作文体与学生范文(第二部分)Writing Text Types & Students’ Model Essays (Part 2)
2. 生词索引Vocabulary Index

General Fields

  • : 9789814792547
  • : Cengage Learning Asia
  • : Cengage Learning Asia
  • : 01 April 2019
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Chen Draper; Victor Siye Bao
  • : Paperback