Mind Revolution. Gaokao (English) First Round

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The gathering of top masters and superstars, a dazzling array of stars. It is the sincere hope of this series that every middle school student can listen to the lectures and teachings of China's leading masters. With an ultra-luxurious author lineup and a top-tier book brand, the "Mind Revolution" series is the result of the painstaking efforts of hundreds of education experts, a crystallization of their shining wisdom. What factors influence learning performance? There may be many, but the core is thinking. Perhaps people don't think this way. They often say: "Interest is the best teacher." That's true. But let's ask: how is interest generated? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from its inherent charm. So, why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is the role of thinking. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and profound meanings, truly immerse themselves in it, and grasp its truth without misunderstanding, filling their minds with both useful and useless information. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the wisdom of learning, we need to undergo a "Mind Revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, study late into the night, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and thinking about this question. Now, we have finally found the right answer: some teaching methods do not fully recognize the role of thinking, do not understand its importance, and even do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Represented by experts such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, although they specialize in different fields, they share a common belief: to bring thinking back to the center of learning activities and integrate it into every aspect of the learning process, thereby truly improving students' learning efficiency. As master teachers, they design teaching methods, innovate teaching arts, and lead by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions of students surpass themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, as well as tutors for top students and medal winners, supplemented by their lifelong experience, to create this book series—"Mind Revolution."
The "Mind Revolution" series consists of three parts: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (with English subjects in English-Chinese and detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Mid (High) School Full-Process Review. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Guidance is to help students effectively acquire basic knowledge, skills, and methods from relevant courses, resolving doubts and confusion in learning. It is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, and each unit is categorized based on content into: Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; not only learning materials are provided, but they align with the learning process; not only key knowledge points are explained, but learning methods are emphasized; not only is the content of teaching addressed, but the focus of exams is also considered. In this series, an effort is made to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside master teachers.
Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, meeting the needs of students for after-class exercises and self-assessment during mid-term and final exams. The comments included not only patterns and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you deepen your understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, our perspectives can be further broadened.
The Full-Process Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into Mid Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2) and High Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2). The review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the Mid (High) School exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially when helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development of exam content, strategies, and psychology.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and their respective components align perfectly with our basic learning process? Yes, this is precisely the principle we adhere to, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how could it be called a "Mind Revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural thing, stemming from human curiosity and part of human nature, yet it has been distorted by external pressures, unrealistic short-term actions, and piles of exam materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx's simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery: the basic fact that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear is obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our original form, restoring learning to its true nature. This is the "Mind Revolution!"