【本書簡介】
不論是在西方文化或是英文語言本身,《聖經》都扮演了極重要的角色,要深入英語文化,《聖經》是不可或缺的環節。本書特別精選許多經典的聖經故事,包括創世、亞當與夏娃、該隱與亞伯、諾亞方舟、巴別塔、摩西與燃燒的荊棘、出埃及記、十誡、大力士參孫、大衛和歌利亞、所羅門王和但以理等故事,每一篇都蘊含著豐富的喻意與文化內涵,是您不可錯過的英語讀本。
The Holy Bible was originally referred to as the ‘Biblion’ in Greek. The word ‘Biblion’ translates directly into ‘book,’ but in the 12th century it became known as the Holy Bible.
The Holy Bible is divided into two books: The Old Testament and The New Testament.
The Old Testament is God’s contract and covenant with the Israelites through the peacemaking of Moses. The New Testament is the teachings of Christianity through the words of Jesus.
The Old and New Testament are composed of sixty-six books that are a compilation of writings from more than 40 different writers over a 1500-year period. The contents of these books are on a vast scale and record the history of different periods and the religious teachings of Christianity.
The Old Testament starts with the creation and then tells the story of mankind through Adam and Eve, Abraham’s family, Moses, and the Jewish exodus from Egypt. Stories about the kings of Israel and the prophets Elijah and Daniel are also included.
【套書簡介】
本系列為Let’s Enjoy Masterpieces套書的英文版,是專為初學者或小學到高中學生所精心設計的世界文學名著改寫讀本,共分為五級,故事由入門的初級350字,到中級及進階級的1000字寫成,讀者可藉由閱讀簡單精煉的故事文字,增進閱讀與聽力理解能力,培養文學涵養,擴展閱讀視野,品嚐英文的純正趣味。
Reading Room所選名著因皆為讀者非常熟稔的故事,所以極易讀懂故事內容。學習者在享受閱讀之時,英文能力也能飛速增進,更能沉浸在閱讀英文名著的興味中。
每本書的編排,除了文學改寫故事,也精心編寫了單元前圖解重要單字和例句、隨頁單字音標、故事背景解說,並設計有各種活潑的練習題,加強培養聽力與閱讀能力。每冊書均錄製有MP3,由專業英語老師朗誦故事全文,幫助從內文與習題中練習聽力和口語能力。
★精選名著,作品類型廣泛:精選各領域的名作,包括童話、宗教、文學、歌劇等不同類型的作品,讓讀者在英語閱讀學習之外,也能有更寬廣的文學涉獵。
★Before You Read:1–2級讀本以繪製精美的跨頁情境繪圖,結合圖帶出故事中的重要單字和英文表述法。3–5級讀本則介紹故事重要人物。
★Understanding the Story:3–5級讀本補充故事背景解說,幫助更加融入故事精神。
★程度分級:依學習者的英語能力,全套書由入門的初級到中高級共分五個等級,分別由350、450、600、800和1000字寫成,可循序漸進從易到難分階段學習。
★閱讀理解習題演練:每章依據故事內容和相關文法,設計各類練習題,幫助學生學習重要字彙並了解故事文本的意義,可加深閱讀印象,並幫助複習和自我評量。
★精彩插畫:全書配合故事情境,搭配豐富的精美插圖,讓閱讀處處充滿想像力與樂趣。
全書設計精美,編排清楚,不管是當作自修用的課外閱讀讀本,或當作課堂使用教材,都非常適宜。
章節試閱
前言
所有的兒時讀的美麗童話故事和名著,都會成為長大後的一縷溫暖記憶。現在就讓我們走入世界文學的英文殿堂,享受無法從中譯文中領會的英文名著深層之美。
Reading Room為一精心設計的增進閱讀理解系列套書,為初學者或小學到高中學生所設計,所選名著因皆為讀者非常熟稔的故事,所以極易讀懂故事內容。學習者在享受閱讀之時,英文能力也能飛速增進,更能沉浸在閱讀英文名著的興味中。
本套書分為五級,故事由入門的初級350字,到中級及進階級的1000字寫成,以此精心設計的分級故事,讀者能閱讀英文名著,吟味英文的純正趣味。
在Before You Read中以繪製精美的跨頁情境繪圖,結合圖帶出故事中的重要單字和英文表述法;每章末並有閱讀理解測驗,幫助學生學習重要字彙並了解故事文本的意義;全書並搭配有精緻的插畫。此外,「聽力引導練習」單元不只能加強閱讀理解,也能強化聽力理解技巧。
本書生動活潑的朗讀音檔,是由專業的美國播音員所錄製;故事是由以英文為母語的專業編輯,參照教育部公布的英文字彙改寫而成,對於所有學生將大有助益。
現在就讓Reading Room帶你悠游在英文世界名著的世界中吧!
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All the beautiful fairy tales and masterpieces that you have encountered during your childhood remain as warm memories in your adulthood. This time, let’s indulge in the world of masterpieces through English. When you enjoy reading , your ability to understand English will also rapidly improve.
This series of “Reading Room” are a special reading comprehension booster program, devised to improve reading comprehension for beginners whose command of English is not satisfactory, or who are elementary, middle, and high school students. With this program, you can enjoy reading masterpieces in English with fun and efficiency.
This carefully planned program is composed of 5 levels, from the beginner level of 350 words to the intermediate and advanced levels of 1,000 words. With this program’s level-by-level system, you are able to read famous texts in English and to savor the true pleasure of the world’s language.
In the audio recording of the book, texts are vividly read by professional American voice actors. The texts are rewritten, according to the levels of the readers by an expert editorial staff of native speakers, on the basis of standard American English with the ministry of education recommended vocabulary. Therefore, it will be of great help even for all the students that want to learn English.
Please indulge yourself in the fun of reading and listening to English through “Reading Room”.
前言
所有的兒時讀的美麗童話故事和名著,都會成為長大後的一縷溫暖記憶。現在就讓我們走入世界文學的英文殿堂,享受無法從中譯文中領會的英文名著深層之美。
Reading Room為一精心設計的增進閱讀理解系列套書,為初學者或小學到高中學生所設計,所選名著因皆為讀者非常熟稔的故事,所以極易讀懂故事內容。學習者在享受閱讀之時,英文能力也能飛速增進,更能沉浸在閱讀英文名著的興味中。
本套書分為五級,故事由入門的初級350字,到中級及進階級的1000字寫成,以此精心設計的分級故事,讀者能閱讀英文名著,吟味英文的純正趣味。
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目錄
Introduction
How to Improve Reading Ability
Before You Read
Chapter One
The Creation
Adam and Eve
Comprehension Quiz
Chapter Two
Cain and Abel
Noah's Ark
Tower of Babel
Comprehension Quiz
Before You Read
Chapter Three
Moses and the Burning Bush
Escape from Egypt
The Ten Commandments
Comprehension Quiz
Before You Read
Chapter Four
Samson
David and Goliath
Comprehension Quiz
Chapter Five
King Solomon
Daniel and the Lions
Comprehension Quiz
Appendixes
1. Guide to Listening Comprehension
2. Listening Comprehension
Introduction
How to Improve Reading Ability
Before You Read
Chapter One
The Creation
Adam and Eve
Comprehension Quiz
Chapter Two
Cain and Abel
Noah's Ark
Tower of Babel
Comprehension Quiz
Before You Read
Chapter Three
Moses and the Burning Bush
Escape from Egypt
The Ten Commandments
Comprehension Quiz
Before You Read
Chapter Four
Samson
David and Goliath
Comprehension Quiz
Chapter Five
King Solomon
Daniel and the Lions
Comprehension Quiz
Ap...