English Listening Comprehension 100 Practice Tests + Audio Cassettes for Grade 7

Author: None
Publisher: Yangtze River Audiovisual Publishing House
Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: 3 tapes + 1 book! Revised according to the new syllabus, aligned with the new middle school exam questions! 1 book = 1 lucky card - 12 winning chances!
Introduction to Professor Wang Maimai: Wang Maimai, a renowned English teaching expert, has long been engaged in teaching and translating college English. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Institute of Modern Foreign Languages at Wuhan University. Professor Wang Maimai began translating English and American literary works in 1987. The translated work The Spy Catcher attracted readers' attention, selling over 100,000 copies in its first edition. He subsequently translated biographical works such as Royal Sisters by Queen Elizabeth, the best-selling novel Midnight Oil by American author Sidney Sheldon, Nancy Reagan's Memoirs, and the Unpublished Works Collection of Mark Twain, among many other translated works.
After 1990, due to teaching commitments, he compiled and edited over 100 college English textbooks and books for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. His works are highly praised for their vivid explanations of English knowledge and accurate grasp of exam trends, with many titles remaining bestsellers for over a decade. Surveys show that students from many universities across the country own Wang Maimai's books, almost everyone has one, highlighting their immense popularity.
The Wang Maimai book brand dates back to the 1980s. In 1987, a book titled The Spy Catcher by a former British MI5 intelligence officer caused a sensation in Western society, and China Central Television's News Broadcast even reported on it. The domestic publishing industry was quick to react, with scholars and translators scrambling for publishing information, and publishers doing their best to seize opportunities. However, it was the unknown Wang Maimai who emerged victorious, signing a contract with Yangtze River Literature and Art Publishing House. His debut was a resounding success, with the first edition of his translated The Spy Catcher selling nearly 100,000 copies. Once the momentum was gained, it was unstoppable. In the following years, Wang Maimai's translated works such as Royal Sisters, Midnight Oil, Nancy Reagan's Memoirs, and the Unpublished Works Collection of Mark Twain were published, each becoming bestsellers.
After 1990, due to teaching commitments, Wang Maimai began compiling college English textbooks and study guides for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. From then on, bookstores near universities across the country continuously saw the launch of best-selling Wang Maimai English titles. It was as if overnight, a spring breeze swept the land, and a thousand trees burst into blossoms. Wang Maimai English dominated the domestic college English supplementary book market, practically leading the trend for over a decade.
Today, the Wang Maimai English series has hundreds of titles, covering subjects from middle school to college and postgraduate studies. Its brand has grown increasingly popular due to its clear explanations of textbook difficulties and accurate grasp of exam trends. Surveys reveal that students from many universities and high schools across the country own Wang Maimai's books, almost everyone has one, showcasing their widespread appeal.
The Wang Maimai Middle School English series is a beloved book series among middle school students. The authors of this series are all frontline forces in middle school English teaching and research, including Chen Songlin, former head of the Middle School English subject at Hubei Provincial Education Research Institute; Jiang Huiming, English education researcher in Huanggang City; Xu Qifu, English education researcher in Yichang City; Wang Shilin, English education researcher in Jingzhou City; Zuo Weiying, English education researcher in Xiaogan City; and Yang Fangzheng, a former special-grade English teacher at Huanggang High School, among others. Additionally, several foreign experts also made significant contributions to the publication of this series.
For a middle school English series to gain recognition from readers and become a bestseller, it must first prioritize serving readers wholeheartedly, understanding their needs and concerns. Second, a top-tier author team is the reliable guarantee for the series' success. These English teaching experts have long been dedicated to teaching, research, and scientific research in English learning, deeply understanding the practical difficulties and needs of middle school students while also possessing innovative teaching concepts and methods, guiding the direction and trend of middle school English teaching reform. With such guiding principles and an author team of this caliber, creating a high-quality bestseller is only natural.