Historical Geography Comprehensive Subject. Historical Volume: National Adult College Entrance Examination Review and Guidance Series

Author: Meng Guangheng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The 10th edition of the "Comprehensive Review Series for Adult College Entrance Examinations" is revised based on the 9th edition, in accordance with the newly promulgated "Comprehensive Review and Examination Syllabus for Adult College Entrance Examinations (Senior High School Starting from High School Entrance to College/University)" by the Ministry of Education in 2004. Since its publication in 1986, this series has been well-received by a broad readership and has played a significant role in the review and preparation of candidates for various adult college entrance examinations across the country. Over the past decade, with the development of adult higher education in China and the changing learning needs of readers, especially the revisions of the "Comprehensive Review and Examination Syllabus for Adult College Entrance Examinations," this series has undergone nine comprehensive revisions. Through continuous refinement, the overall quality of the series has improved, with a more scientific and rational structure, making it a core textbook for adult college entrance examination candidates and enjoying a good reputation nationwide. The newly revised 10th edition, aligned with the requirements of the newly promulgated syllabus, features the following:
1. Closely aligned with the syllabus, rich in content, accurate in description, and highlights key points. It emphasizes the review of foundational knowledge and the training of abilities, with question types and exercises closely reflecting the actual exam, demonstrating strong practicality and targeting.
2. The selection and arrangement of content are more suitable for adult learning characteristics; it focuses on incorporating new knowledge and achievements, giving the series a stronger sense of timeliness.
3. The design of question types and the narrative style, among other aspects, emphasize the shift from knowledge-based learning to ability-based learning. While emphasizing the training of basic academic abilities, it also focuses on improving candidates' comprehensive knowledge application and skills. The system structure, more suitable for adult learning, is further refined.
4. While covering the key points of the new syllabus, the word count is appropriately reduced to make the series more concise and practical.
The revisions for the "History" section include the following:
First, in accordance with the requirements of the new syllabus, some content has been added or deleted. The additions are minimal, while the deletions are substantial, reducing the burden on candidates. Additionally, the structure of some content has been reorganized, which is beneficial for candidates' understanding of the historical stages and the overall knowledge framework.
Second, in line with the requirements of the new syllabus and the current state of adult college entrance examinations, the "Basic Exercises" have also been revised. Although the three question types remain unchanged, their difficulty level has generally been lowered.