Analysis and Test-Taking Strategies for Full-Mark National Middle School Entrance Exam Essays

Author: Ju Songtao / Zhang Wenzhu (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The contributors to this book are mostly experienced key teachers who have long taught in the third year of junior high school. They have a deeper understanding of students and teaching materials compared to general authors, and possess rich experience and outstanding achievements in their practical work. Therefore, the writing of this book is not based on mere speculation but is grounded in the perspective of examinees, considering their comprehension and acceptance abilities. It addresses what students think and worry about, using simple, vivid, and approachable language to present easy-to-understand and effective writing methods. Compared to other similar instructional books, this book has the following distinctive features:
First, it is new. This is reflected in two aspects: one is that the selected middle school essays are all new from 2002 and 2003, not only embodying a strong sense of the times but also allowing readers to capture the latest middle school exam information. The other is the novelty of the techniques, some of which are entirely summarized by the authors through their practical work, representing the crystallization of their wisdom.
Second, it is comprehensive. First, the variety of genres is extensive, with selected masterpieces covering argumentative essays, narrative essays, prose, letters, book reviews, diaries, and experimental reports—everything you can imagine. Second, the coverage is broad, with selected writings from all provinces across the country to help students from different regions gain a comprehensive understanding. Finally, the techniques are comprehensive, starting from topic selection and question analysis all the way to language optimization, vividly introducing every aspect that should be noted in writing training.
Third, it is personal. The introduction of writing techniques follows the psychological process of examinees during the exam, using the second person, making the language warm and approachable.
Fourth, it is flexible. This book is written by multiple renowned teachers, each contributing based on their expertise. Every method in the book has been long-tested and proven effective in their practical work before being recommended to young readers. Therefore, the techniques presented are not the opinions of a single author but the essence of collective wisdom. Combined with its simple language, concise content, and practical methods—easy to understand and learn—the book is sure to open a convenient door for you to prepare for the middle school exam.