Tiantian Zhongwen

A Graded Chinese Language Reader Series

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A nice lady in shanghai and other stories

Beijing’s courtyards and other stories

Bicycle kingdom and other stories

teahouses in China and other stories

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key or difficult words and p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and
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, and is graded into one of four each book in the series contains 20 stories, and is graded into one of four
each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels: each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels: levels:

ords) Vocabulary size (words) level length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words) Level Length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words) level length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words)
500 Gold 100-150 500 Gold 100-150 500 Gold 100–150 500
1,000 turquoise 150-300 1,000 Turquoise 150-300 1,000 turquoise 150–300 1,000
2,000 Violet 300-550 2,000 Violet 300-550 2,000 Violet 300–550 2,000
3,500 We recommend the Rose 500-750 3,500 We recommend the rose 500-750 3,500 We recommend the Rose 500–750 3,500
Macmillan-FLTRP Macmillan-FLTRP Macmillan-FLTRP
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 Tiantian Zhongwen A Graded Chinese Language Reader Series

天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese Each book in the series contains 20 stories,
reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners divided into four levels:
and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and colorful
selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering a wide Level Length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words)
range of topics including modern China, ancient fables, history, Gold 100-150 500
culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
Turquoise 150-300 1,000
Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help Violet 300-550 2,000
learners increase their Chinese reading and simplified character
recognition skills through meaningful and stimulating contexts. Rose 500-750 3,500

Colourful illustrations
What each story contains: to explain the main
ideas of the story

13 中 国 的 茶 馆 C hinese Teahouses

13 中国的茶馆
Teahouses in China
有些人一大早就到茶馆喝茶，有些人下班后到那里坐上两三个

小时，或读书看报，或一边喝茶，一边聊天。到了节假日，朋

友们也常常到茶馆里聚会。有些茶馆还经常有各种文化活动。
总之 conj.
in a word,
in conclusion

交流 v.
communicate
总之，茶馆不但是人们休息的地方，也是人们交流的重要地方， 壶 n.
喝茶是中国人的习惯。如果一边喝茶，一边聊天，
pot
一边欣赏中国传统艺术，感觉一定会很不错。 同时，也为国内外的游客提供了一个了解当地文化的机会。
小吃 n.
Language 北京的茶馆也不少，其中最有名的是前门附近的老舍茶馆。
snacks,
refreshments
support boxes
客人一坐进老舍茶馆，服务员小姐马上就会送来一壶热茶和几 杂技 n.
highlight key or acrobatics
difficult words 种北京小吃。客人可以一边吃着、喝着，一边看中国传统的京 节目 n.
programme,
剧、杂技等节目。现在，老舍茶馆已经成为一处新的旅游景点， item (on a
programme)
每天都吸引着不少中外游客来参观。

想一想 Questions

北京最有名的茶馆
你可能去过大饭店，去过咖啡馆，也可能去过歌厅什么的， 叫什么名字？
几乎 adv. 人们在茶馆里
almost 它有什么特点？
可是你有没有去过中国的茶馆呢？ 一般做什么？
省 n.
province 在中国，几乎每个城市都有茶馆，特别是南方的一些省市，
农村 n.
rural area
那里的茶馆几乎和饭馆一样多。不仅城市的马路边有茶馆，公

园里有茶馆，甚至农村都有茶馆了。很多人都有去茶馆的习惯。 Thought-provoking
questions about the story
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Language Points to explain Comprehension questions

key grammar and words to check understanding
中 文天天读
Reading China appearing in the stories

语言点 Language Points

提供
1. 同时，也为国内外的游客提供了一个了解当地文化的机会。 4 4

offer, provide At the same time, it also offers domestic and overseas tourists an
opportunity to learn more about the local culture.

“提供”
，动词。是“供给（意见、物资、条件等）”的意思。
“提供” is a verb that means “to offer (opinions, material,
conditions, etc.)”.
（1）学校给我们提供了很好的学习条件，所以我们要好好学习。
4 4

（2）这个饭店为客人提供免费的早餐。
4 4

吸引 2. 老舍茶馆……每天都吸引着不少中外游客来参观。 4 4

attract Laoshe Teahouse…attracts many domestic and overseas tourists

every day.
“吸引”
，动词。是 “把别人的性意力引到自己这方面来” 的
意思。
“吸引” is a verb that means “to draw the attention of other
people”.
（1）北京非常吸引我，所以我想在这里多住一段时间。
4 4

（2）那本书的名字吸引了很多老年人的注意。
4 4

Cultural Insights that link to

the story and give a deeper
understanding of modern China

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54

+ CD/ MP3 downloads to improve listening skills

+ English translations at the back of the book

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 Turquoise and Violet Levels published – Gold and Rose Levels coming soon
tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese Readers
Tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese readers

A nice lady in shanghai teahouses in China

天天中文

天天中文
A nice lady in Shanghai and other stories and other stories
Teahouses in China and other stories and other stories

T u r q u o is e L e Ve L

V i o l e t l e Ve l
天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader
series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. This
A nice lady in shanghai 天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese reader
series for high-elementary Chinese language learners and above. this
teahouses in China
and other stories
anthology of stories contains a rich and colourful selection of enjoyable

Chinese Title English Title and other stories

Chinese Title English Title
anthology of stories contains a rich and colourful selection of enjoyable
reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern
reading about China, covering a wide range of topics including modern
China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
China, ancient fables, history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.
Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners
Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help learners
increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills through
increase their Chinese reading and character recognition skills through
T u r q u o is e L e Ve L meaningful and stimulating contexts.
V i o l e t l e Ve l
meaningful and stimulating contexts.

“安” 的意思是什么? 喝咖啡 Drinking Coffee

Each story is supported by:

What does “安” mean?

teahouses in China and other stories

Each story is supported by:

A nice lady in shanghai and other stories

p CD/MP3 audio downloads to enhance listening skills
p CD/MP3 audio downloads to enhance listening skills
p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding
p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding
p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and
p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and
phrases in the story
phrases in the story
p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension
p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension
p Language Points to explain key grammar used
p Language Points to explain key grammar used
p Cultural Insights that link to the story and give a deeper
p Cultural Insights that link to the story and give a deeper

一个淘气的孩子 A Naughty Child 建造自己的生活 Building One’s Life

understanding of modern China
understanding of modern China

each book in the series contains 20 stories, and is graded into one of four
each book in the series contains 20 stories, and is graded into one of four
levels:
levels:
level length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words)
Level Length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words)
Gold 100–150 500
Gold 100–150 500
turquoise 150–300 1,000

“请慢用”和“以后再说” “Take Your Time” and “Maybe Later”

Turquoise 150–300 1,000

我很困! I Am Tired!
Violet 300–550 2,000
Violet 300–550 2,000
We recommend the Rose 500–750 3,500
We recommend the rose 500–750 3,500 Macmillan-FLTRP
Macmillan-FLTRP
Chinese Character Dictionary
Chinese Character Dictionary
to use with this book
to use with this book

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拥抱 –不是中国人的习惯 Hugging — Not a Chinese Custom Morning Exercises in the Park

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家务齐分享 Sharing Household Chores 不要告诉我该怎么做! Don’t Tell Me What to Do!

福 “倒” 了 What “福” Means Upside Down 火锅宴朋友 Hotpot — A Feast for Friends
每天快走30分钟 Speed-walking for 30 Minutes a Day 三个不同的选择 Three Different Choices
狐假虎威 The Fox and the Tiger 中国人怎样买车 How the Chinese Buy Cars
训练一个探险家 Training an Explorer 不同的问候习惯 Different People, Different Greetings
可爱的大熊猫 Cute Pandas 一家人的考验 A Test for the Whole Family
炸油条 Deep-fried Dough Sticks 幸运日期 Lucky Dates
善意的谎话 White Lies 中国的茶馆 Teahouses in China
长寿的冰岛人 Icelanders’ Longevity 海龟和海带 Sea Turtles and Seaweed
征文比赛第一名 The Winner of an Essay Competition 韩国人在中国 Koreans in China
和蔼可亲的上海姑娘 A Nice Lady in Shanghai “万” 字难写 The Character “万” is Difficult to Write
幽默三则 Three Funny Stories 从水果中学习 Learning from Fruit
孟: 一个中国姓氏 Meng: A Chinese Family Name 一个南京网友 A Netizen in Nanjing
齐白石 Qi Baishi 绑在一起的翅膀 Wings Tied Together
如此待客 A Bad Host 唐诗两首 Two Poems from the Tang Dynasty

Tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese readers tiantian Zhongwen Graded Chinese Readers

Bicycle kingdom Beijing’s courtyards

天天中文

天天中文
Bicycle kingdom and other stories and other stories
Beijing’s courtyards and other stories and other stories
T u r q u o is e L e Ve L

V i o l e t l e Ve l
天天中文 (Tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese
reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners
Bicycle kingdom 天天中文 (tiantian Zhongwen) is a carefully graded Chinese
reader series for high-elementary Chinese language learners
Beijing’s courtyards
Chinese Title English Title and other stories
Chinese Title English Title and other stories
and above. This anthology of stories contains a rich and and above. this anthology of stories contains a rich and
colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering colorful selection of enjoyable reading about China, covering
a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables, a wide range of topics including Modern China, ancient fables,
history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language. history, culture, lifestyles and the Chinese language.

Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help Besides gaining a greater insight into China, these stories help
learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition
T u r q u o is e L e Ve L learners increase their Chinese reading and character recognition
V i o l e t l e Ve l
skills though meaningful and stimulating contexts. skills though meaningful and stimulating contexts.

盲人的灯笼 A Blind Man’s Lantern 北京的四合院 Beijing’s Courtyards

Bicycle kingdom and other stories

Beijing’s courtyards and other stories

Each story contains: Each story contains:
p CD/MP3 downloads of all the stories to enhance listening skills p CD/MP3 downloads of all the stories to enhance listening skills
p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding p English translations at the back of the book to check understanding
p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and p language support boxes that highlight key or difficult words and
phrases in the story phrases in the story
p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension p thought-provoking questions and exercises to aid comprehension
p Language Points sections to explain key grammar used p Language Points sections to explain key grammar used

汉语的发音 Pronouncing Chinese 美丽的茉莉花 Beautiful Jasmine

p Cultural Tips that link to the story and give a deeper understanding p Cultural Tips that link to the story and give a deeper understanding
of modern China of modern China

each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels: each book in the series contains 20 stories, divided into four levels:

Level Length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words) level length of texts (words) Vocabulary size (words)
Gold 100-150 500 Gold 100-150 500

中国茶的礼仪 Chinese Tea Etiquette

Turquoise 150-300 1,000 turquoise 150-300 1,000

“好”的含意 The Meaning of “好” (“Good”)

Violet 300-550 2,000 Violet 300-550 2,000
We recommend the rose 500-750 3,500 We recommend the Rose 500-750 3,500
Macmillan-FLTRP Macmillan-FLTRP
Chinese Character Dictionary Chinese Character Dictionary
To use with this book to use with this book

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自行车王国 Bicycle Kingdom 香港的大排档 Hong Kong’s Snack Booths

看风景还是拍照片？ Sightseeing or Photography? 一美元的汽车 The One-Dollar Car
傻酒鬼 Funny Drunks 男人下厨好处多 Cooking Is Good for Men
魔斧子 Whet the Axe 年画 New Year Pictures
北京的出租车 Taxis in Beijing 给妈妈的信 A Letter to My Mother
黑猩猩戒烟 The Chimp that Quit Smoking 三里屯 Sanlitun
量词与名词 Measure Words and Nouns 为什么中国的十二生肖没有猫？ Why Is There No Cat in the Chinese Zodiac?
十块钱的自行车 A Ten-Yuan Bike 愚人节 April Fool’s Day
哪里哪里 Where, Where? 幸运的清洁工 A Lucky Cleaner
爱因斯坦的手工作品 Einstein’s Handiwork 这山望着那山高 The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side
马的眼睛 The Horse’s Eyes 读对联 Reading Signs
半夜电话 A Midnight Call 第一笔工资 My First Pay
恋爱日记 A Diary of Her Love 全民爱乒乓 Ping Pong: A National Passion
伤心的故事 A Sad Story “三大件”的变化 The Evolution of “Three Important Items”
最好的消息 The Best News 下围棋的故事 A Tale of Playing Go

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