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Barron's AP Chinese Language and Culture: with Audio CDs (Barron's: the Leader in Test Preparation)

Barron's AP Chinese Language and Culture: with Audio CDs (Barron's: the Leader in Test Preparation)
By Yan Shen

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This brand-new manual prepares students for a subject that has just been added to the Advanced Placement program. Separate sections review all parts of the new exam: Listening, Reading, Grammar, Speaking, and Culture. Each section also includes exercises, and the listening and reading sections include practice questions with answer keys and answer explanations. The book reflects the AP exam’s standards, presenting questions in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters. Two full-length practice exams are presented with answer keys. Enclosed with the manual are three audio compact discs, which present spoken material covering the exam’s Listening and Speaking sections.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #70479 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-08-13
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 576 pages

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  • In-depth coverage provides questions in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters—just like the actual exam
  • Two full-length practice exams are presented with answer keys and answer explanations
  • Enclosed audio CDs present spoken material covering the exam’s Listening, and Speaking sections
  • A comprehensive review covers all test topics

    • Customer Reviews

    The best for AP Chinese Exam on Amazon.com!5
    This book does contain a comprehensive review. The practice exams with answer keys and answer explanations are great! It is a good tool for anyone preparing for the AP Chinese Exam.

    I have noticed some sentences can be improved with better wording; otherwise they are only suitable for school students or learners.

    This book occasionally doesn't help readers use correct punctuation, though actually most Chinese also don't know how to use Chinese punctuation correctly.

    It seems like there are a few phrases in traditional Chinese are directly translated from simplified Chinese. Though these phrases are understandable by Chinese, but it would be better if they were improved with better wording.

    Just as the book states the curriculum and assessment framework for the AP Chinese Language and Culture undergoes continuous improvement, so I can't be too fussy about this book. This book is by far the best for AP Chinese Exam on Amazon.com.


    Sam Song
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