High-frequency Breakthrough College English Test Band 6 Vocabulary

Author: Hong Tao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The purpose of compiling this high-frequency vocabulary book is to enable candidates to concentrate their efforts, grasp the key points, and target their study within a limited time. We sincerely hope this book will help candidates pass the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6) smoothly. The over 1,300 words listed in this book are primarily high-frequency words for CET-6 beyond the CET-4 level, along with a small number of high-frequency CET-4 words frequently appearing in CET-6 exams. High-frequency refers to words that have appeared frequently in past exam papers. Mastering high-frequency vocabulary undoubtedly increases the likelihood of encountering familiar words in the exam, which is highly beneficial to candidates. To this end, the authors have meticulously edited this book to provide readers with a convenient, quick, and effective method for learning vocabulary, helping candidates target their study and pass the exam smoothly. The book is organized with the following features:
1. Locking Essential Meanings, Making It Clear at a Glance: After each word in the book, the most commonly used Chinese definitions are listed. When there are multiple definitions, they are distinguished by numbers (①, ②, ③, ④) and arranged in order of importance.
2. Frequency Statistics, Giving You a Clear Idea: The numbers marked in the upper right corner of each word in the book are the accurate records of how many times the word has appeared in CET-6 exam papers over the past eight years. This frequency statistics help candidates understand the importance of each unit, enabling them to tackle key words step by step and in order.
3. Exam Questions Reappear, Covering All Types of CET-6 Vocabulary Questions: The "example questions" provided after each word are carefully selected from past CET-6 exam papers, including vocabulary, reading comprehension, error correction, or cloze tests. The content covers near-synonym discrimination, near-form differentiation, word derivation, fixed collocations, and idiomatic usage.
4. Insightful Explanations, Illuminating Clarity: After each "example question," there are insightful "insights" that reveal the question-setting patterns and problem-solving techniques in a concise manner. The purpose is to help candidates understand the characteristics of the questions and the exam approach, thereby grasping the trends of CET-6 reform and conducting targeted review.
5. Authentic Practice, Letting You Drill in Real Situations: To further support candidates' vocabulary learning and mastery, we have included a substantial number of reading comprehension questions from recent CET-6 exams at the end of the book. This allows candidates to self-assess their learning outcomes and achieve the goal of practical practice.