Friends is a set of Chinese graded readers for non-native Chinese students, which can be used both in and out of the class for readers of all ages.

This book is written for teenagers, suitable for students whose Chinese proficiency reaches New HSK Level 5 and who have mastered 2,500 words. It includes 10 essays, talking about different cultures and customs, etc. in smooth prose and with true feelings.

After reading this book, students can understand slightly complicated language materials on multiple topics used in different situations, pinpoint important facts and details, and grasp the structure of a text.

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