Latest Senior 2 English Vocabulary Essentials

Author: Wang Maimei
Publisher: Hubei Audio-Visual Art Press
Publishing Date: 2003-06-01
Features: 1 tape + book. Memorize words in context. Ten years of sharpening the sword, accumulate and then excel.
Introduction to Professor Wang Maimei: Wang Maimei, a renowned English teaching expert, has long been engaged in teaching college English and translation. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Institute of Modern Foreign Languages in Wuhan. Professor Wang began translating English and American literary works in 1987. The translated work "The Spy Catcher" attracted readers' attention, selling over 100,000 copies in its first edition. Subsequently, he translated works such as the British Queen's biography "Royal Sisters," the best-selling novel "Midnight Thoughts" by American writer Sidney Sheldon, "Nancy Reagan's Memoirs," and the "Unpublished Works of Mark Twain," among others.
After 1990, due to teaching commitments, he compiled and edited over a hundred college English textbooks and books for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. His works are highly acclaimed for their vivid explanations of English knowledge and accurate grasp of exam trends, with many titles remaining bestsellers for over a decade. Surveys show that students from many universities across the country own Wang Maimei's books, almost everyone has one, demonstrating their immense popularity.
The Wang Maimei book brand dates back to the 1980s. In 1987, a book titled "The Spy Catcher" by a former British MI5 intelligence officer caused a sensation in Western society, and China Central Television reported on it during the News Broadcast. As a result, the domestic publishing industry was inspired, scholars and translators worked tirelessly to find publishing opportunities, and relevant publishers did their best to seize the chance. However, it was the unknown Wang Maimei who emerged victorious, signing a contract with Changjiang Literature and Art Press. With his debut translation of "The Spy Catcher," he achieved immediate success, selling nearly 100,000 copies in the first edition. Once the momentum was gained, it was unstoppable. In the following years, Wang Maimei produced a series of bestsellers, including "Royal Sisters," "Midnight Thoughts," "Nancy Reagan's Memoirs," and "Unpublished Works of Mark Twain."
After 1990, due to teaching commitments, Wang Maimei began compiling college English textbooks and study guides for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. Since then, bookstores near universities across the country have continuously introduced new best-selling titles by Wang Maimei. It was as if overnight, a spring breeze swept the land, and a thousand trees burst into blossoms. In the domestic college English supplementary book market, Wang Maimei's books became nearly the sole dominant force, leading the trend for over a decade.
Today, the Wang Maimei English series has hundreds of titles, covering subjects from middle school to college and postgraduate entrance exams. Its brand has gained increasing popularity due to its clear explanations of textbook difficulties and accurate grasp of exam trends. Surveys show that students from many universities and high schools across the country own Wang Maimei's books, almost everyone has one, highlighting their widespread appeal.
The Wang Maimei Middle School English series is a beloved book series among middle school students. The authors of this series are all frontline educators in middle school English teaching and research, including Chen Songlin, former head of the Middle School English subject at Hubei Provincial Education Research Institute; Jiang Huiming, English education researcher in Huanggang City; Xu Qifu, English education researcher in Yichang City; Wang Shilin, English education researcher in Jingzhou City; Zuo Weiying, English education researcher in Xiaogan City; and Yang Fangzheng, a former special-grade English teacher at Huanggang High School, among others. Additionally, several foreign experts have also made significant contributions to the publication of this series.
For a middle school English series to gain the recognition of readers and become a bestseller, it must first have a philosophy of wholeheartedly serving readers, understanding their needs and concerns. Second, a first-class author team is the reliable guarantee for the series' success. These English teaching experts have long been dedicated to teaching, research, and scientific research in English learning, deeply understanding the practical difficulties and needs of middle school students while also possessing innovative teaching concepts and methods, guiding the direction and trend of middle school English teaching reform. With such guiding principles and author teams, creating a high-quality bestseller series should be a natural outcome.