30 Days to Master the CET-4. Cloze, Translation, Short Answer

Author: Lu Jianping, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: True 30-day breakthrough, perfect combination of testing, teaching, and practice, highlighting key exam points, targeted breakthrough, closely aligned with the latest syllabus and exam trends, tailored learning plans for readers. Pioneered the concept of the "Wealth Book" for the CET-4. The "30 Days to Master CET-4" series is a self-study review book specifically designed for 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: Preparation Vocabulary, Basic Knowledge, Listening, Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary, Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions, and Writing. The main creators of the series are teachers with years of experience in CET-4 and CET-6 teaching. They have extensive teaching experience and effective preparation guidance, with their students achieving nearly a 100% pass rate in CET-4 every year. The series also includes contributions from individual CET-4 and CET-6 master examiners who have participated in writing certain chapters. Their successful preparation experiences provide unique insights and valuable guidance for students preparing to tackle the CET-4. This book is one of the volumes in the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, specifically the fourth part of the standard CET-4 exam. Before 1996, this section was always the "Cloze" (Cloze Test). In January and July 1996, "Translation" replaced "Cloze," and in January 1997, "Short Answer Questions" (SAQ) were introduced. Since then, the fourth section has become the most unpredictable part of the CET-4 exam. This book is part of the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, specifically the Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions volume, and has the following features:
1. True 30-Day Breakthrough
The 30-day breakthrough in this book is scientifically and reasonably divided into daily practice exercises of various types, helping students systematically and comprehensively grasp key points in a short time. This approach ensures effective time management, gradual mastery of new CET-4 formats, and ultimately conquering the exam.
2. Scientific and Targeted
The editorial team strictly follows the question-setting principles of the "College English Test Band 4 Syllabus" and carefully analyzes past exam papers. They boldly predict possible question formats for the upcoming year, ensuring continuity and relevance. We have carefully selected fresh, diverse, and authentic English articles, designed scientific mock tests, and explained solutions in a humorous yet detailed manner. This allows students to study independently and pass the exam with ease.
3. Highly Humanized Service System
Based on the "Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve," this book provides readers with a tailored learning plan. By strictly following the review schedule, readers can ensure learning effectiveness (see User Guide for details). At the end of the book, we have prepared learning diary pages for readers to record daily insights and key challenges. After completing the book, readers can cut out and compile these pages for convenient review.
This book is divided into three parts:
Classic Format – Cloze
The authors statistically analyze the frequency and distribution of "Cloze" questions since 1995, thoroughly explaining and offering strategies for macro-level overall structure and micro-level word, sentence, and grammatical aspects. The "Challenge Past Papers" section provides 5 sets of 20 exercises, all sourced from reputable media like CNN (Cable News Network), The New York Times, and VOA (Voice of America), with fresh, authentic language and appropriate difficulty. Answers and detailed explanations are provided, offering strong support.
Practical Format – Translation
The authors begin by analyzing the obstacles to accurate translation, explaining the factors that hinder precision and detailing the standards and strategies for "English-to-Chinese" translation in the CET-4. The "Challenge Past Papers" section includes 20 carefully selected exercises with diverse content and styles, accompanied by targeted translation examples and detailed explanations. The translations are natural and accurate, providing valuable reference material.
Popular Format – Short Answer Questions
The authors introduce the scoring criteria and principles for CET-4 short answer questions. By analyzing the question formats of the latest two exam papers, they predict future trends and recommend effective answering strategies. The 20 exercises provide high-confidence study materials, with answers and explanations designed to guide students as if they had a professional and patient teacher.
This book is a self-study guide for CET-4 preparation and can be used flexibly by readers. The editorial team offers the following suggestions for reference:
- Carefully read the solution guides for each question type to understand the question-setting principles, scoring standards, and potential pitfalls.
- Analyze and master the authors' strategies. Try the techniques provided by the authors and practice all question types in the "Challenge Past Papers."
- Compare your answers with the reference answers and explanations.
- You can set your own time limits—doing one unit (one set of exercises) or one passage (one exercise) at a time.
- According to CET-4 standards, the given time for the fourth section is 15 minutes. Follow this principle and adjust your timing accordingly.
- Never skip any question type. Exam formats change every year, and the most unpredictable is the new question type section. To pass smoothly and achieve high scores, prepare comprehensively.