Vocabulary Points, Usage, and Distinctions for the Postgraduate Entrance Examination English Syllabus

Author: Li Yujie
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: To review for the postgraduate entrance exam English test, candidates must first memorize vocabulary. So how to memorize and through what methods, there is a lot of room for discussion. Due to the limitations of the English application environment, many candidates often encounter various awkward situations in English learning: when flipping through an English journal or book, the numerous unfamiliar words make it difficult to read; when watching an English original movie or listening to an English news segment, the fleeting stream of unfamiliar language leaves them baffled; when writing, translating, or conversing in English with foreign friends, the limited vocabulary makes them blush and feel embarrassed. In the face of these difficulties, most candidates often buy a vocabulary manual sorted by alphabet and memorize it from cover to cover, only to find that their efforts are in vain. To address these issues, frontline teachers from New Oriental School's postgraduate entrance exam English training have meticulously crafted this book, "Postgraduate Entrance Exam English Vocabulary Syllabus, Exam Points, Usage, and Distinctions." Compared to existing postgraduate entrance exam English vocabulary guides on the market, this book has the following features:
1. Closely aligned with the new postgraduate entrance exam English syllabus, it draws on the strengths of dozens of English vocabulary manuals from both the UK and the US, while fully considering the practical needs of candidates in learning English. It selects key meanings selectively, removing the unnecessary and simplifying the complex, to prevent candidates from becoming frustrated due to the complexity of word meanings.
2. Based on entries, conquer complex sentences. Understanding sentences is key to English reading. All reading passages in the postgraduate entrance exam English test are selected from major English-language publications, covering topics such as social life, science and technology, and economics. If candidates cannot overcome the challenge of complex sentences, their reading speed cannot improve significantly. In the postgraduate entrance exam English reading comprehension section, sentences with 50 to 70 words are not uncommon. The sentence structures in postgraduate entrance exam English reading are often difficult, which often confuses many beginners, forcing them to abandon the idea of understanding the passages. Therefore, during the preparation phase for the postgraduate entrance exam, it is an urgent task for many candidates to eliminate the obstacle of complex sentences in a relatively short time. This book is written in response to this need of candidates.
3. To help candidates further improve their language proficiency after mastering basic word meanings and usage, this book specially includes a "Vocabulary Distinctions" section to help candidates better grasp the usage of synonyms. To some extent, the postgraduate entrance exam English test is designed to assess candidates' vocabulary application skills. Only by passing the vocabulary hurdle can candidates conquer postgraduate entrance exam English reading. Persistence is key in learning English vocabulary—do not give up halfway. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to progress step by step and persevere. I believe that with dedication, candidates' English proficiency will ultimately improve significantly.