The book attempts to integrate the training of language skills into the introduction of social culture. Through introducing the main aspects of Chinese society, the book helps international students further their knowledge and understanding of the Chinese society and culture. With wide coverage and various styles, the selected texts in the book make it convenient for students to get in touch with abundant linguistic data. Exercises in the book, reading-based and rich in style, focus on the training of students’ speaking and writing skills and put much emphasis on their objective understanding and subjective expression.