Exam Pro Guide (For Pre-Competition and Pre-Exam Use) -- Grade 5 Chinese

Author: Jin Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
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 series, weekly tests, question compilations, and multi-solution series. 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 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, we sincerely thank millions of readers across the country. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (briefly referred to as "Subject Olympiads") are one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students in China. Subject Olympiads are derived from 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, 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 what future development needs. Based on years of in-depth research on 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 all over 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 subject 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 compilation 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 latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding them means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise, with a well-structured design. Each book is designed based on the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach, providing 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 China and abroad, representing the highest level of current Olympiads and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Refined: Selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on learning from one example to understand many, and on multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches. Emphasis is placed on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from famous competitions. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited renowned professors from top universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
6. Comprehensive: This 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. Rich in illustrations and educational fun, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics and a sense of numbers for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition), covering 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 common points of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads while 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, covering 8 volumes of primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. It provides tests for students based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook. 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, with 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, with 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, and English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions, with 2 volumes of primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes of junior high, high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, 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. Exam Master Question Bank (tentative title), covering 12 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers from 10 key education provinces in the past five years, classifying them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. It includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of rules, and mock training.
8. Exam Master Tutorial (Advanced Edition), with 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 order of the new textbook content of the People's Education Press, compiled by subject and unit. It is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extension, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, providing supplementary knowledge and extension beyond classroom learning.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions, with 4 volumes of primary school mathematics and 29 volumes of junior high, high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series is compiled according to the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, selecting typical exercises, junior high and high school exam questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty.
10. Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests, with 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 test papers are based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and are used for unit or weekly testing by knowledge points.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution, with 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 different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions, with 5 volumes covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent international competition questions by subject and arranges them chronologically, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the "highbrow" among all Olympiad books.