College English CET Vocabulary Handbook

Author: Gao Ling
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is an English common word usage manual for candidates taking the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4). It includes approximately 1,600 vocabulary words from the "College English Teaching Syllabus" for Band 4. The highlight of this manual lies in its emphasis on "usage," which means it not only provides conventional content such as pronunciation, definitions, word forms, bilingual explanations, and example sentences, but also focuses on dedicated sections for usage, such as usage notes, collocations, idioms, differentiation, common mistakes, and practice exercises. This way, when you consult this manual, you can not only quickly find pronunciation, definitions, and usage but also deepen your understanding of the vocabulary by exploring other sections, enabling more accurate and appropriate application. The usage explanation section is the core of this manual, offering detailed insights into the deeper meanings of the listed words, their scope of use, common collocations, whether they are used in singular or plural forms, articles usage, tense usage, common sentence patterns, and comparative usage. Once readers grasp these details, they will have a comprehensive understanding. To facilitate candidates' review and preparation, we have included approximately 3,600 Level 4 words (roughly equivalent to the vocabulary in the "English Curriculum Standards for Senior High Schools") that were not covered in the main text as an appendix, providing phonetic transcriptions, definitions, and idioms for each word. This manual is rich in content, concise in explanation, authentic in example sentences, and features a lively layout, with each section complementing one another, making it engaging. It is not only suitable for students' daily study reference but also serves as an essential tool for other English learners.