Like a fish in water, memorize vocabulary. Postgraduate entrance 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, selecting 60 passages from past exam papers, covering 3,500 high-frequency test words and 2,300 high-scoring reading vocabulary words, with a total vocabulary of 7,660.
Original memory techniques: learn words through reading, memorize words through listening, reading, and reciting; consolidate memory through practice; simplify the process through chunking and quantification; enhance effects through multiple repetitions.
High return on investment: entries include definitions, collocations, and distinctions, along with classic example sentences from children's literature; passages are accompanied by translations, with analysis of difficult sentences and key reading points; memory techniques and learning insights are interspersed throughout the book.
The 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 scores 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, familiarizing oneself with 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 improving reading comprehension? Memorize words through reading! Learn words while reading articles, memorize 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 said to be the ecological environment of characters.” If words are fish, then articles are the water they rely on to survive. Therefore, to memorize words, one must immerse oneself in a real reading environment to achieve twice the result with half the effort. This concept will transform the tedious learning of "dead" words into a relaxed learning of "living" words, making English no longer a roadblock in your studies.
Features of this book:
· Vocabulary leadership, repeated memorization
· Close alignment with exam questions, supplemented by current articles
· Native speaker narration to improve listening and speaking
· Practice with past exam questions for targeted learning
· Integrates vocabulary, reading, listening, and translation into one package