Gaokao English Vocabulary

Author: Writing Team 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 also the size of vocabulary directly affects the ability to answer other questions. Memorizing words may be a headache for most students, as they always feel that they forget them after a short period of time, and in the end, it's as if they haven't memorized them at all. Therefore, memorizing words requires skills. Many people initially memorize one word with one meaning at a time, with each word being isolated and disconnected. This method becomes increasingly inefficient and leads to faster forgetting as the vocabulary size increases. Thus, it is an unscientific memorization method. In fact, there are many good ways to memorize English words. Below are several commonly used methods by the authors:
1. Word Formation Memorization: Utilize the structural rules and inherent patterns of English vocabulary to memorize words. For example, 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 learned ones. Therefore, it is essential to link a word in memory with its synonyms, antonyms, related words, and expressions. Common associations include visual association, morphological association, synonym association, phonetic and visual association, and semantic association, among others.
3. Phonetic Memorization: English pronunciation follows certain patterns, so it is important to pronounce words accurately first, fully recognize the relationship between pronunciation and spelling, and summarize the rules of letters and letter combinations in word pronunciation, as well as their specific pronunciations in certain cases. This helps achieve the ability to write from sound and read from form.
4. Categorization and Induction Memorization: There are various ways to categorize, and students can classify 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 usage distinctions through comparison.
6. Word Formation and Sentence Memorization: After memorizing a word, try to use it to form phrases or sentences. This not only reinforces the word but also connects it to grammar, achieving the goal of "killing two birds with one stone."
7. Diagrammatic Memorization: This method is suitable for memorizing prepositions of place and words that involve inclusion 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.
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 also the size of vocabulary directly affects the ability to answer other questions. Memorizing words may be a headache for most students, as they always feel that they forget them after a short period of time, and in the end, it's as if they haven't memorized them at all. Therefore, memorizing words requires skills. Many people initially memorize one word with one meaning at a time, with each word being isolated and disconnected. This method becomes increasingly inefficient and leads to faster forgetting as the vocabulary size increases. Thus, it is an unscientific memorization method. In fact, there are many good ways to memorize English words. Below are several commonly used methods by the authors:
1. Word Formation Memorization: Utilize the structural rules and inherent patterns of English vocabulary to memorize words. For example, 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 learned ones. Therefore, it is essential to link a word in memory with its synonyms, antonyms, related words, and expressions. Common associations include visual association, morphological association, synonym association, phonetic and visual association, and semantic association, among others.
3. Phonetic Memorization: English pronunciation follows certain patterns, so it is important to pronounce words accurately first, fully recognize the relationship between pronunciation and spelling, and summarize the rules of letters and letter combinations in word pronunciation, as well as their specific pronunciations in certain cases. This helps achieve the ability to write from sound and read from form.
4. Categorization and Induction Memorization: There are various ways to categorize, and students can classify 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 usage distinctions through comparison.
6. Word Formation and Sentence Memorization: After memorizing a word, try to use it to form phrases or sentences. This not only reinforces the word but also connects it to grammar, achieving the goal of "killing two birds with one stone."
7. Diagrammatic Memorization: This method is suitable for memorizing prepositions of place and words that involve inclusion 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.