30 Days to Master the CET-4. Listening Comprehension with Audio

Author: Yang Libin
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: True 30-day breakthrough; Perfect combination of test, explanation, and practice; Highlighting key points and key examination content for targeted breakthrough; Closely aligned with the new syllabus and examination trends; Tailored learning plans for readers; Pioneering the concept of the "Wealth Book" for the CET-4.
The "30 Days to Master the CET-4" series is a self-study review book specifically designed for English learners of non-English majors (Public English) to quickly achieve high scores in the "National College English Test Band 4" (CET-4). The series consists of seven volumes: Vocabulary Preparation; Basic Knowledge; Listening; Reading; Grammar and Vocabulary; Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer; and Writing. The main creators of the series are teachers with years of experience in teaching CET-4 and CET-6, who are highly experienced in preparation guidance, and their students have achieved nearly a 100% pass rate in the CET-4 over the years. The series also includes contributions from some CET-4 and CET-6 master examiners who have written parts of the chapters. Their successful preparation experiences provide unique insights and valuable lessons for all students preparing to tackle the CET-4 battlefield.
This book is the Listening volume of the "30 Days to Master the CET-4" series, covering the listening section of the CET-4, and is accompanied by audio recordings for self-assessment before the exam. The listening section accounts for 20% of the total score. Before June 1997, the listening comprehension was composed of two parts: Short Conversations (Section A) and Passages (Section B). However, starting from June 1997, a new listening type—dictation—was introduced to replace the passages. Dictation includes two forms: Spot Dictation and Compound Dictation. In past exams, the CET-4 has used Compound Dictation to replace passages in June 1997, January 1998, June 2001, and December 2002, among other times.
As one of the listening preparation books for the CET-4, this book has the following features:
1. A Scientific 30-Day Breakthrough! The 30-day breakthrough in this book is scientifically and reasonably divided based on the various parts of listening comprehension in the CET-4 and the content of the questions. With daily practice, it helps candidates systematically and comprehensively review listening in a short time, effectively manage their study schedule, and gradually develop good listening habits and problem-solving skills.
2. Insightful Question Type Explanations and Solution Guidance! The day-by-day question type explanations and solution guidance provide detailed instruction on listening techniques, helping candidates familiarize themselves with the various question types in the listening exam, master the skills and strategies for each, improve listening comprehension, and accurately guide their practice. The book also selects recent authentic listening questions from the CET-4 to analyze, helping candidates better understand the new trends of the CET-4, recognize common scenarios and question types, and master problem-solving techniques.
3. Comprehensive Question Coverage and Thorough Explanations! The book provides a large number of exercises with fresh materials, diverse themes, and appropriate difficulty levels. Each set of questions is followed by listening scripts, answers, and detailed explanations, making it highly practical and targeted for pre-examination intensive training. Candidates should follow the book's schedule, practice daily, and achieve gradual breakthroughs.
4. A Highly Humanized Service System! Based on the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, the book provides readers with a learning plan. As long as readers strictly adhere to the review schedule, they can ensure learning effectiveness (see instructions for use). At the end of the book, we have prepared a learning diary page for readers to record daily study insights and key difficulties. After completing the book, readers can cut out and bind the diary for convenient review.
The three authors who wrote this book are all experienced senior teachers with many years of teaching in college English. They have studied a large amount of material and exercises in CET-4 listening teaching, deeply understanding the characteristics of the listening exam questions, and possess rich experience in guiding candidates for the CET-4. We hope this book will help all candidates perform confidently in the listening section of the actual exam and achieve satisfactory results.