EZ Wordpass. High School Version: High School Version

Author: Zhang Ye
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The "EZ Word Master" (including four volumes: junior high, senior high, CET-4, and CET-6) utilizes the superposition word memory method, pioneering the derivative word tree diagram structure to help readers master vocabulary efficiently at different stages. This book introduces a novel layered memory method, taking word roots (including 11 prefixes, 8 suffixes, and 5 word roots) as the framework. It organizes a series of words by synonyms, near-synonyms, near-homophones, antonyms, derivative words, visual association, subordinate association, and related association. For each main word, memory tips, memory associations, fixed usage, and word formation rules are provided, supplemented by exercises at the end of each unit to help readers easily grasp junior high vocabulary. An index is included at the end for easy reference. The entire book is based on the vocabulary volume specified by the Gaokao English exam syllabus (2,000 words) and selects approximately 500 words that frequently appear beyond the syllabus in past Gaokao papers as a reference, once and for all solving the vocabulary needs for the junior high exam and the first-year high school entrance exam. By reading this book thoroughly, readers not only memorize words but also learn many related phrases in the process. Additionally, the book analyzes the usage of each synonym in the synonym differentiation section at the end of each unit, helping readers avoid misusing similar words. The core word review at the end of each unit allows readers to immediately review and assess their mastery of the words after memorization. The in-class quizzes in each unit help readers apply the words in practice and can be used as a final sprint before exams.