National English Level Test---Smart Attack and Smart Memory of Vocabulary (Level 1)

Author: Liu Ying, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is compiled based on the new PETS examination syllabus issued by the Ministry of Education. Entries generally consist of the following parts: headword, phonetic transcription, part of speech, inflectional forms of the headword, definition, memory tips, typical examples, examination points, vocabulary expansion, and classic examination questions.
(1) Headword: Words and phrases specified in the PETS examination syllabus vocabulary list.
(2) Phonetic Transcription: The pronunciation of the headword is indicated using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) after the headword. If a word has different pronunciations due to different parts of speech, both pronunciations are placed in brackets and separated by a semicolon. Generally, one pronunciation is marked for each headword; less common variant pronunciations are also provided when they are frequently used, separated by a semicolon.
(3) Part of Speech: The part of speech is indicated in italicized English abbreviations. If a headword has multiple parts of speech, they are arranged in order of commonality.
(4) Inflectional Forms of the Headword: This refers to irregular forms of verbs, irregular plural forms of nouns, irregular comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, etc. For the convenience of examinees, we have systematically organized and compiled irregular verb forms and irregular plural noun forms, presenting them in an appendix for easy reference.
(5) Symbols and Typography Usage Instructions
(6) Key Learning Points of Entries
[Memory Tips]: Flexible and diverse, including methods such as contextual interest, phonetic association, root and affix mnemonics, etc.
[Typical Examples]: Words are static, but sentences are dynamic. Vivid examples help reinforce memory for each word.
[Examination Points]: Fixed collocations, phrases related to the word, and relevant grammatical points.
[Vocabulary Expansion]: Under this entry, "Synonyms," "Antonyms," "Distinguishing," and "Related" are further listed to expand knowledge and facilitate comprehensive understanding.
[Classic Examination Questions]: Carefully selected real examination questions are provided, with detailed explanations by expert setters.