Thousand Horse English: CET Vocabulary Quick Memorization

Author: Xu Guoming
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book addresses the key role of vocabulary memorization in the process of English learning. An effective method for memorizing words can transform tedious rote memorization into an enjoyable experience, thereby improving memory efficiency. The book guides readers to use a comprehensive vocabulary memorization method that organizes and makes word learning systematic and intuitive through mind maps and semantic association. English has a vast vocabulary like the ocean, and vocabulary is the fundamental element of the entire English learning process. Without a certain amount of vocabulary, it is impossible to improve English proficiency. For Chinese students, mastering methods to quickly memorize English words, especially those for the College English Test Band 4 and 6, is even more crucial. Following traditional methods of memorizing words will consume a significant amount of time and effort. However, if we think differently and decompose English words like Chinese characters, breaking them down and analyzing their components—just like "etymology"—word memorization can become an effortless task. This book is an effective and practical vocabulary memorization guide written with the goal of making it as easy for Chinese learners to memorize English words as recognizing Chinese characters. The author has long been dedicated to applying psychological research in English learning and has worked on developing learning potential. They have proposed a new approach to vocabulary memorization using psychological knowledge. The core of the book lies in "etymology" and "learning new words from familiar ones." "Etymology" refers to memorizing the prefixes, suffixes, and roots of words separately, and by arranging and combining them, many new words can be memorized. "Learning new words from familiar ones" involves using phonetic or visual similarities to create rich associations and memorize unfamiliar words based on a familiar one. For example, to memorize the new word "faint" (a. weak v. faint), we can use the familiar word "paint" (n. paint) to construct a sentence: "She faints when she smells faint paint." This method makes the process of memorizing words vivid and interesting. "Qianlima English—Vocabulary Memorization for Band 4 and 6" explains in detail the principles and application steps of the "Qianlima" vocabulary memorization method with its unique layout. Based on introducing the method, it provides readers with basic training exercises and vocabulary memorization tables. The book's vocabulary list includes approximately 4,800 words from the new syllabus of the National English Test (CET) for Band 4 and 6, excluding elementary and high school vocabulary. It is highly instructive for college students preparing for the CET.