Like a fish in water, memorize vocabulary · postgraduate vocabulary contextual memory

Author: Mao Fenghua
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features:
Scientific word selection method based on computer frequency statistics, with 60 passages selected from past exam papers, covering 3,500 high-frequency test words and 2,300 high-scoring reading vocabulary words, totaling 7,660 words.
Unique memory techniques: learn words through reading, memorize words through listening, reading, and reciting; reinforce memory through practice; simplify the process through chunking and quantification; enhance effectiveness through multiple repetitions.
High return on investment: entries include definitions, collocations, and usage comparisons, along with classic example sentences from children's literature; passages are accompanied by translations, with detailed analysis of difficult sentences and reading focus explanations; memory techniques and learning insights are interspersed throughout the book.
The true essence of learning lies in mastering scientific learning methods. The importance of vocabulary in English learning is like bricks to a building—“No bricks, no mansion.” Insufficient vocabulary severely restricts improvements in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, and it also makes it difficult for examinees to achieve ideal results in various exams.
At the same time, we have noticed that one of the key methods for assessing English proficiency is through reading comprehension. Therefore, in the English sections of postgraduate entrance exams and MBA entrance exams, reading comprehension accounts for a significant portion of the score, at 40% and 50%, respectively. This clearly demonstrates the importance of improving reading comprehension in postgraduate English entrance exams.
If memorizing words is simply accumulating vocabulary and the foundation of learning English, then reading articles should be a leap in learning English—a comprehensive skill improvement that brings endless benefits. Especially for improving reading skills, memorizing articles on various topics can definitely enhance candidates' perception of different types of English.
So, how can we effectively improve the efficiency of vocabulary accumulation and organically combine memorizing words with enhancing reading comprehension? Memorize words through reading! Memorize words while reading articles, and remember words through reading. While enjoying a relaxed reading experience, associate vocabulary with the context of the passage, thereby remembering both the meaning and usage of the words. Vocabulary memory will no longer be dull and tedious, transforming lifeless words into vibrant ones.
Mr. Yu Guangzhong once said, “Characters are static, while sentences are dynamic. Characters only gain complete life when used in sentences. Sentences can be considered the ecological environment of characters.” If words are fish, then articles are the water they rely on to survive. Therefore, to memorize words effectively, it must be done in a real reading environment to achieve twice the result with half the effort. This concept will transform the tedious learning of lifeless words into a relaxed learning of vibrant words, making English no longer a roadblock in your studies.
Key Features of the Book:
· Vocabulary-first, repeated memory
· Closely aligned with exam questions, supplemented by current articles
· Native-speaker voiceovers to improve listening and speaking skills
· Practice with past exam questions for targeted learning
· Integrates vocabulary, reading, listening, and translation into one cohesive system