College English Test Band 4 Listening Comprehension Workbook · 360 Model Test Techniques for Full Breakthrough Series

Author: Jin Li
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: For the College English Test Band 4 and 6 (CET-4 and CET-6), we have compiled the "360° Full Breakthrough Series of True Test Techniques," dedicated to all candidates preparing for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams! College English Test Band 4 Reading Comprehension thoroughly analyzes the past ten years of CET-4 true test papers, revealing the patterns of question setting. From phonetics to intonation, from collocations to sentences, and from dialogues to short passages, it breaks down the problems layer by layer and conquers them one by one, providing winning strategies for candidates to overcome the bottleneck in CET-6 reading more quickly and effectively. Below is a brief description of the book's features:
1. Overcoming Phonetic Barriers and Tackling Listening Difficulties
Many candidates report difficulty understanding the spoken text. The reasons are twofold: first, phenomena such as linking and devoicing in English create obstacles for listening comprehension; second, inaccurate pronunciation on the part of the candidates also hinders their ability to listen. To fundamentally solve the problem of "not being able to hear clearly," correcting pronunciation is key. This chapter lists common phonetic barriers for candidates: easily confused sounds, easily devoiced sounds, easily linked sounds, and overlooked intonation. It is accompanied by linking symbols, phonetic symbols for linking, and pitch symbols to facilitate mastery and memorization.
2. Directly Targeting Key Question Points and Providing Strategies for Solving Problems
CET-4 listening is divided into three types of questions: dialogues, short passages, and compound dictation. Different strategies are required for each type. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this book address dialogues, short passages, and compound dictation, respectively, summarizing problem-solving techniques based on past true test papers. The analysis in Chapter 3 on dialogues begins with collocations and progresses to sentences, breaking down problems layer by layer. It also selects 11 sets of vocabulary related to common scenarios, helping candidates focus their memory. Chapter 4 targets candidates' listening difficulties—comprehending short passages—by categorizing past short passage questions into four major themes. It incorporates techniques such as skimming and pre-listening to enable candidates to master problem-solving methods and conquer listening challenges after familiarizing themselves with the key points of question setting.
3. Interpreting Cultural Background and Enriching Knowledge Reserves
Some candidates can understand the spoken text but still answer questions incorrectly, one reason being their lack of relevant cultural background knowledge. This book lists background knowledge related to past true test papers, aiding candidates in understanding the text and preparing them for future exams that may include similar thematic content. The appendix of this book includes two sets of the latest CET-4 listening true test papers. Additionally, it provides over 600 tested and predicted collocations to expand candidates' vocabulary reserves.