Latest Senior 3 English Handbook (PEP Senior 3 Full Year) English Synchronous Test and Evaluation

Author: Xu Qifu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The gathering of top masters and superstars, a brilliant constellation. It is the sincere hope of this series that every middle school student can listen to the lectures and teachings of China's first-class masters. With an ultra-luxurious author lineup and a top-tier book brand, the "Mind Revolution" series is the result of the painstaking efforts of hundreds of education experts, a crystallization of their shining wisdom. What factors influence learning performance? There may be many, but the core is thinking. Perhaps people don't think this way; they often say, "Interest is the best teacher." That's true. But let's ask, how is interest generated? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from its inherent charm. So why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is where thinking comes into play. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and subtle meanings, truly immerse themselves in it, and grasp its truth without misunderstanding, allowing both useful and useless things to fill one's mind. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the wisdom of learning, we need to undergo a "Mind Revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, burn the midnight oil, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and contemplating this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an understanding of thinking, do not grasp its role, and even do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Represented by experts and scholars such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, though they specialize in different fields, they share a common belief: to bring thinking back to the center of learning activities, integrating it into every aspect, thereby truly improving students' learning efficiency. As renowned educators, they design teaching methods, innovate teaching arts, and lead by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions transcend themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, as well as tutors for top students and medalists, supplemented by their lifelong experience, to create this book series—"Mind Revolution."
The "Mind Revolution" series consists of three parts: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (English subject in bilingual format with detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Full Review for Middle (High) School Exams. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Guidance is to help students effectively acquire basic knowledge, skills, and methods from relevant courses, resolving doubts and confusion in learning. It is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, and each unit is categorized based on content into: Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials are provided in alignment with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with emphasis on learning methods; and it focuses not only on teaching content but also on exam requirements. This series aims to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside renowned educators.
Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, meeting the needs of post-class exercises and self-assessment for midterms and finals. The comments here include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you deepen your understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, our perspectives can be further broadened.
The Full Review series is designed for college entrance exams. Each subject for the middle school exam is a single volume (except English, which is split into two), while the high school exam is divided into two rounds. The total review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the middle (high) school exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially while helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategy, and psychology.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and their respective components align perfectly with our basic learning process? Yes, this is the principle we adhere to, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how could it be called a "Mind Revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural process, stemming from human curiosity and a part of human nature, yet it has been distorted by external pressures, unrealistic short-term actions, and piles of exam preparation materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx's simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery: the basic fact that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear is obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our original state, restore learning to its true nature. This is the "Mind Revolution"!