National Gold Medal A-Level Competition Textbook -- English for 9th Grade (General Version)

Author: Xiang Zhaoyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Olympic Subject Competitions for Primary and Secondary Schools" series consists of over 200 varieties, including textbook series, introductory textbooks, practice papers, mock exam papers, intensive textbooks, classic problem-solving books, weekly tests, question compilations, and multi-solution problem-solving books, among others. This series is compiled by the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads and is a research outcome of the Beijing Step-by-Step Quality Education Research Institute. Since its publication by the Olympic Press, it has stood out uniquely and is deeply loved by teachers, parents, and students. After significant revisions, re-editions, or complete rewrites, it has been renamed as "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. On this occasion of the re-publication, sincere gratitude is extended to millions of readers across the country.
Subject Olympiads for Primary and Secondary Schools (abbreviated as "Subject Olympiads") are the most extensive, widely participated in, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students in China. Subject Olympiads are derived from and extended the concept of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential middle school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the strong innovation, flexibility, and comprehensiveness of Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness—qualities that are precisely at the core of quality education. This is also the need for future development.
Based on years of careful study of this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from across the country to compile and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology—comprising over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are considered the most influential among peers both domestically and internationally and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students.
The purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means referencing the newest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding textbooks means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally sound. Each book is designed with discipline-specific layers, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiads and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as the latest ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and attainable. The focus is on generalizing from one example to many, bridging concepts; emphasizing multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to one problem; and prioritizing the training of thinking skills over rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: A gathering of distinguished teachers and a collection of famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, discipline leaders, and famous Olympic medal coaches to co-author these books.
6. Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition) for pre-school and lower grades, with 2 pre-school textbooks, 2 lower-grade textbooks, and 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Richly illustrated and educational, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics among young children and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition): 8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads, while also catering to students with special talents. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Edition: 8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook, it provides testing for students. The book is divided into three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers: 4 volumes of primary school mathematics and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers simulating real competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, and English. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the achievements of subject education, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions: 2 volumes of primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making it very convenient for students to study.
7. Golden Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers of 10 key education provinces in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. It includes sections such as exam and high school knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Golden Medal Olympiad 100-Victory Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 volumes of primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the content order of the new People's Education Press textbooks, organized by subject and unit. It includes sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, making it suitable for pre-competition training and students with strong academic abilities. It serves as an extension and enrichment of classroom knowledge.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions: 4 volumes of primary school mathematics and 29 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series selects typical exercises, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organized by subject and chapter.
10. Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 volumes of primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English; 15 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology; and 17 volumes of high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books are test papers organized by unit or week based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, categorized by knowledge points.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution: 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classic questions. A "multi-solution problem" refers to solving a problem from multiple perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and organizes them chronologically, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.