Gao Kao Essential Phrasebook for Exam Preparation

Author: Li Xiaoru
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Learning phrases is an indispensable part of English learning because it is fundamental; yet, it is also a frustrating aspect because it can be dull. Many students have a saying—"memorize phrases." These three words have two meanings: one is that learning phrases requires memorization, and the other is that many students only know how to memorize and have no other method. In fact, "memorizing phrases" is far from a foolproof solution because phrases require not only remembering their meanings but also understanding their usage. Only when phrases are used in sentences can their usage truly be mastered. So, what methods can be adopted to achieve this goal quickly? After years of exploration and drawing on long-term teaching experience, the author has found a way: "Don't rely solely on memorization, but you still need to memorize." Thus, this book, High-Stakes Phrase Memorization Handbook for Gaokao, is dedicated to the diligent students preparing for the Gaokao exam. The features of this book are as follows:
1. Concise Content. This book includes only 2,008 phrases that appear in the Exam Syllabus, English Curriculum Standards, and current textbooks. Each phrase is accompanied by only three items: meaning, example sentence, and translation. Less is more; only then can you digest it thoroughly.
2. Carefully Selected Example Sentences. Each phrase in this book is generally paired with one or two carefully selected example sentences. Through as few sentences as possible, we strive to convey as much semantic, grammatical, and misuse information as possible. For example, the phrase knockabout has two example sentences, which at least cover the following "exam points": about is used as an adverb in this phrase; the phrase is intransitive when meaning "roam about" but transitive when meaning "treat roughly"; when meaning "treat roughly," if the object is a pronoun, it must be placed before about.
3. Scientific Layout and User-Friendly Design. Each phrase is arranged in three columns: the left column for meaning, the middle column for the English example sentence, and the right column for the translation. "Horizontal" for daily study, "vertical" for exam memorization. If you know the meaning but don’t know how to use it, you can check from left to right to assess your learning progress. When reviewing, you can go from right to left to check your translation. If you don’t understand the English meaning in the middle column, you can "fire from both sides." Additionally, the font size is appropriately chosen, the line spacing is well-balanced, and the key words are printed in color. These design elements will not only make the book a pleasure to look at but also enhance its readability. Moreover, the marginal index blocks can help you quickly locate the phrases you need.
It is worth noting that one book cannot solve all problems. If you need to understand the structure of these phrases, their functions in sentences, or details such as whether phrasal verbs are transitive or separable, or the sentence patterns they follow, we recommend you also find High-Stakes Comprehensive Phrase Guide for Gaokao. This book offers multi-angle and comprehensive explanations, along with more example sentences. By comparing the two, you will benefit greatly.