Exam Master Tutorial (For Pre-Competition and Pre-Exam Use) -- Fourth Grade 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 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 "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold 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. Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads (abbreviated as Subject Olympiads) are the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students in China. Subject Olympiads are derived from and extended 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 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 all over the country to compile and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology, totaling 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 compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiads" and "Gold Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education, while exceeding them means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements. It aims to cultivate interest, develop intelligence, and enhance abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each volume is designed according to 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 domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiads and reflecting the new concepts of curriculum reform, as well as the 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 generalization and cross-application; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems, with an emphasis on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: A gathering of famous 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, subject leaders, and famous Olympic medal coaches to contribute to the series.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition)" for pre-school and lower grades (2 volumes for pre-school, 2 for lower grades, 2 ABC editions for lower grades). Illustrated with pictures and text, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics among pre-school and lower-grade students and guide them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition) for primary school Chinese and mathematics (8 volumes), junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to the needs of students with special talents. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. "Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Edition" for primary school Chinese and mathematics (8 volumes), junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). It provides tests for students based on the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook." The book is divided into three types of papers (A, B, C), ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. "Gold Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers" for primary school mathematics (4 volumes), junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). Part of the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. "Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation" for primary school mathematics (1 volume), junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry (4 volumes). 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. "Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Full Solutions" for primary school mathematics and informatics (2 volumes), junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, biology, and informatics (12 volumes). 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) for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (12 volumes). This series compiles the exam papers from 10 key education provinces in the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge point explanations for middle school and high school exams, hot topic question analysis, summary of rules, and mock training.
8. "Talent Test Master Tutorial" (Advanced Edition) for primary school mathematics and Chinese (8 volumes), junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English (12 volumes). This book follows the order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, compiling content by subject and unit. The book 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. "Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions" for primary school mathematics (4 volumes), junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (29 volumes). This series is compiled according to the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, selecting typical exercises, middle school questions, high school questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty.
10. "Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Test" for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English (12 volumes), junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (15 volumes), high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology (17 volumes). This series is used for weekly or unit-based tests, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and organized by knowledge points.
11. "Gold Medal Olympiad Classic Problem—Multi-Solution" for primary school mathematics (1 volume), junior high and high school mathematics and physics (4 volumes). 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 Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions" for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics (5 volumes). 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.