Developed with the IB to accurately match the 2011 syllabus, this comprehensive text tangibly builds fluency and strengthens assessment potential. Oral activities in every chapter build confident speaking skills, and a dedicated unit on literature stretches learners beyond functional language-learning, ensuring exceptional achievement.
Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, the narrative follows a group of Beijing middle and high school students who take on the challenging task of converting Yunnan's lush triple-canopy rainforests into rubber plantations. Their journey explores themes of idealism, sacrifice, and the impact of political movements on individual lives, ultimately highlighting their significant contributions to China's agricultural transformation.