National Gold Medal A-Level Competition Textbook. Grade 4. Chinese

Author: Jin Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Olympic Subject Competitions for Primary and Secondary Schools" series consists of over 200 varieties, including textbook series, introductory textbooks, practice papers, mock exam papers, intensive textbooks, classic problem-solving series, weekly tests, question compilations, and multi-solution series. This series is organized by the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads and is a research outcome of the Beijing Step-by-Step Quality Education Research Institute. Since its publication by the Olympic Press, it has stood out uniquely and is deeply loved by teachers, parents, and students. After significant revisions, re-editions, or complete rewrites, it has been renamed as "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the re-publication, sincere thanks are extended to millions of readers across the country.
Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (abbreviated as "Subject Olympiads") are the most extensive, widely participated in, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students in China. Subject Olympiads are derived from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential secondary school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the strong innovation, flexibility, and comprehensiveness of Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness—qualities that are at the core of quality education. This is also the need for future development.
Based on years of careful study of this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from across the country to compile and publish a series of "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" books covering seven subjects—mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are considered the most influential in their field both domestically and internationally and are the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students.
The purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while exceeding textbooks means it closely aligns with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally sound. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive approach, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
Innovative: The questions are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both China and abroad, representing the highest level of current Olympiads and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
Refined: Selected examples are challenging yet logical, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalizing from specific examples and applying knowledge to different contexts; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches, prioritizing the training of thinking skills over rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and compiled from famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from top universities, distinguished teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Gold Medal Olympiad Introductory Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition)"—2 pre-school textbooks, 2 textbooks for lower grades, and 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated and fun, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, traditional textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to students with special talents. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. "Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Edition"—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These books provide targeted testing based on the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook." They are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. "Gold Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers"—4 textbooks for primary school mathematics and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" series, these are comprehensive training papers simulating real competitions.
5. "Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation"—1 textbook for primary school mathematics and 4 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the achievements of subject education, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. "Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions"—2 textbooks for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 textbooks for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making it very convenient for students to study.
7. "Gold Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions" (tentative title)—12 textbooks for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers from 10 key education provinces over the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. It includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. "Gold Medal Olympiad 100 Wins Textbook" (Advanced Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These books follow the order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, organized by subject and unit. They are divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extension, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for students preparing for competitions or those with advanced abilities, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. "Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Problem Solutions"—4 textbooks for primary school mathematics and 29 textbooks for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series selects typical problems, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult problems in order of difficulty based on the content of the People's Education Press textbooks, organized by subject and chapter.
10. "Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests"—12 textbooks for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 textbooks for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books are test papers organized by unit or week based on the content of the People's Education Press textbooks, categorized by knowledge point.
11. "Gold Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multiple Solutions"—1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects typical multi-solution problems from recent Olympiads, where "multiple solutions" refer to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. "International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions"—5 textbooks for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the finest among all Olympiad books.