Golden National First-Class A-Level Competition Textbook. Grade 8. Chinese

Author: Jin Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Olympic Series" for Primary and Secondary School Subjects is divided into 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 Beijing Step-by-Step Quality Education Research Institute. Since its publication by the Olympic Press, it has stood out 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. At this re-publication, sincere gratitude is extended to millions of readers across the country.
The Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiad (briefly referred to as Subject Olympiad) is a competition activity in China with the widest coverage, the largest number of participants, and the greatest influence among primary and secondary school students. Subject Olympiads are inspired by and derived from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential middle school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such attention lies in the strong innovation, flexibility, and comprehensiveness of the Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness. These are precisely the core elements of quality education, which are also essential for future development.
Based on years of in-depth research on 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 all over the country to compile and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology—comprising over 200 varieties. In terms of variety, quantity, and quality, our Olympiad books are the most influential among peers both domestically and internationally and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students.
The purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but surpassing them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while surpassing them means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements. It aims to cultivate interest, develop intelligence, and enhance abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach to provide in-depth yet accessible analysis and detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: Features novel and engaging question types. It compiles 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 innovative ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Refined: Selects exemplary problems that are challenging yet logical, flexible, and achievable. It emphasizes the ability to generalize from specific examples and encourages multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches. It focuses on training thinking skills without resorting to rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Assembles top educators and competition highlights. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to contribute to the series.
6. 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. Rich in illustrations and educational fun, it aims 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, old 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 Editions—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. These editions test students based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook. They are divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted 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. These are part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series, serving as comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation—1 textbook for primary school mathematics and 4 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, celebrating the achievements of subject education, showcasing the collective wisdom of teachers, and displaying 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, Chinese, 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 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 in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed answers. It includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Gold Medal Olympiad 100-Victory Textbook (Advanced Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 textbooks for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series follows the order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, compiling content by subject and unit. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example analysis, and pre-competition intensive training, making it suitable for pre-competition training and students with surplus learning capacity. It serves as an extension and enrichment 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 questions 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 test papers are based on the content of the People's Education Press textbooks and are organized by knowledge point, unit, or week for testing purposes.
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. A multi-solution problem refers to solving a problem from multiple perspectives using different analytical methods, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions—5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed answers. It represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.