Junior High School English Vocabulary

Author: Writing Group of "Very English Special Progression"
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Vocabulary is the foundation and key to learning English. In the junior high school entrance examination, there are not only questions that directly test vocabulary, but the size of vocabulary also directly affects the ability to solve other questions. Memorizing words may be a headache for most students, as they always feel that the words they memorize are forgotten after a short time, and in the end, it's no different from not memorizing them at all. Therefore, memorizing words requires techniques. Many people initially memorize one word with one meaning at a time, memorizing each word in isolation without any connection. This method becomes increasingly inefficient and leads to faster forgetting as the vocabulary size increases. So, this is an unscientific memorization method. In fact, there are many good methods for memorizing English words. Below are several commonly used by the authors:
1. Word Formation Memorization: Utilize the structural rules and inherent patterns of English vocabulary to memorize words. Examples include derivation, compounding, and conversion.
2. Association Memorization: Every English word has some connection with other words in terms of sound, form, and meaning. Through association, one can deepen the impression of new words and reinforce already learned ones. Therefore, it is important to link a word with its synonyms, antonyms, related words, and expressions in memory. Common types include visual association, form association, cognate association, sound-form association, and form-meaning association.
3. Phonetic Memorization: English pronunciation follows certain patterns, so it is essential to read words accurately and fully recognize the relationship between pronunciation and spelling. Additionally, one should summarize the rules of letter and letter combination pronunciation in words, as well as specific pronunciations in certain contexts, to achieve the level of writing from hearing and reading from sight.
4. Classification and Induction Memorization: There are various ways to classify words. Students can categorize them based on their preferences and habits. This method is often more effective when applied to areas where students are weaker.
5. Comparison Memorization: Compare and distinguish phonetically similar or visually similar words. This allows for paired memorization and helps in identifying differences and subtle nuances in usage through contrast.
6. Word Formation and Sentence Memorization: After memorizing a word, try to use it to form a phrase or sentence. This not only reinforces the word but also connects it to grammar, achieving "two birds with one stone."
7. Illustrative Memorization: This method is suitable for memorizing prepositions of place and words that express inclusion or containment relationships.
There are many other methods, such as flashcard memorization and game-based memorization. These methods are numerous and interconnected, but more is not always better. What matters more is for each person to master or explore a memorization method that suits them.