Exam Pro Guide (For Pre-competition and Pre-examination Use) -- Grade 8 Chinese

Author: Liu Fusan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The "Olympic Series" for Primary and Secondary School Subjects is divided into 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 organized 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 "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School" 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.
The Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiad (briefly referred to as "Subject Olympiad") is a competition activity in China with the widest coverage, the largest number of participants, and the greatest influence among primary and secondary school students. 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, and comprehensiveness of the Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness. These are precisely the core elements of quality education, which are also essential 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—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 are the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students.
The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School" series are as follows:
High: Derived from textbooks but also surpassing them. Derived from textbooks means referencing the latest [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; surpassing 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.
Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally rational. 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.
Innovative: The questions selected are novel, unique, and highly 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 new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on generalization and transferability; multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches are emphasized; and emphasis is placed on training thinking skills without resorting to rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
Renowned: Gathered are distinguished professors, elite teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad medal coaches from all over the country.
Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Golden Medal Olympiad Introductory Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition)": Includes 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 textbooks for lower grades, with 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated and engaging, aimed at cultivating interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school 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. Combining the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads, while also catering to 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. "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. Provides tests for students based on the "Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook." The book includes three types of papers (A, B, C), ranging from easy to difficult, 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 for full-simulation competitions.
5. "Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation": 1 volume of primary school mathematics and 4 volumes of junior high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions in recent 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 Comprehensive Solutions": 2 volumes of primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes of junior high and 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): 12 volumes of junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series includes middle school and high school exam papers from 10 key education provinces in recent five years, categorized 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 patterns, and mock training.
8. "Exam Master Textbook": 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. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-exam intensive training, providing supplementary knowledge and extension for students with strong academic performance.
9. "Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal School) 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 is compiled according to the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, categorizing typical exercises, middle school questions, high school questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty.
10. "Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Test": 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. This series is used for weekly or unit-based testing, following the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks and categorized by knowledge point.
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 different 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 arranges them chronologically, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiads and is considered the finest among all Olympiad books.