High-frequency Breakthrough College English Test Band 4 Vocabulary

Author: Hong Tao (Editor)
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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, focus on key points, and systematically review the CET-4 vocabulary within a limited time. We sincerely hope this book will help candidates pass the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) smoothly. The words listed in this book are in addition to the vocabulary learned in high school and are high-frequency words that frequently appear in past CET-4 exam papers. Mastering high-frequency vocabulary undoubtedly increases the chances of encountering "familiar faces" in the exam, the benefits of which are self-evident. For this reason, the author has meticulously edited this book to provide readers with a convenient, quick, and effective method for learning vocabulary, helping candidates to focus on key areas and pass the exam smoothly. The following are the features of this book:
1. Locking essential meanings, making it clear at a glance. After each word, the book lists its most commonly used Chinese definitions. 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 are the precise counts of how many times the word has appeared in CET-4 exam papers from June 1995 to June 2004, based on a thorough analysis and summary. This frequency statistics help candidates understand the importance of each unit, enabling them to tackle key words step by step and in order.
3. Past exam questions, covering all types of CET-4 vocabulary questions. The "example questions" provided after each word are carefully selected from past CET-4 exam papers, mainly including multiple-choice, reading comprehension, and cloze questions. The content covers near-synonym discrimination, near-form differentiation, word derivation, fixed collocations, and idiomatic usage.
4. Insightful explanations, shedding light on key points. After each "example question," there is an insightful explanation that provides a detailed analysis of the answer. This helps readers gain a deeper understanding and mastery of the key points of the word. These concise explanations reveal the patterns of question-setting and problem-solving techniques, allowing candidates to become more familiar with the characteristics of the exam and its approach, thereby grasping the trends of CET-4 reform and reviewing with greater focus and effectiveness.