New Horizons College English Unit Tracking Assessment ④

Author: Guo Qiqing
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: New Horizons College English is a college English textbook widely favored by teachers and students. It has a high usage ratio among college English textbooks and is gaining increasing popularity. It not only well inherits the traditional teaching experience of college English education in China in its editorial system but also actively incorporates new academic achievements in its editorial philosophy, especially in multimedia teaching materials and online English teaching, making it truly a "new century, new horizons." However, in teaching, we deeply feel that students also need a set of self-assessment, exercise-based, key-point reinforcement, and enjoyable unit self-tests, which serve as a "platform" for student self-assessment. The Master's Gold Series: New Horizons College English Unit Tracking Assessment was born out of this need. "Centered on the text and guided by cognition" is the feature of this series. Under the guidance of language cognition, language functions, and language communication, it forms a complementary advantage with the exercises in the textbook and corresponds to other test-prep exercise books, aiming to improve students' comprehensive English proficiency. The entire book is paired with the textbook and divided into 4 volumes, each containing 10 units, with each unit consisting of 3 parts.
In the first part, the "Semantic Network Map" is compiled based on the "semantic field" theory in semantics and the "prototype" theory in cognitive linguistics. It aims to help students build a psychological network of English vocabulary in a new way, reducing the burden of vocabulary memorization. "Polysemy" has always been a hot topic in recent English tests and a challenge for students in vocabulary learning. This time, we have listed it separately to draw students' attention and help them appreciate the power of "metaphor" in English vocabulary. "Sentence Completion" allows students to focus on and experience the significant role and meaning of phrases in constructing sentences from the perspective of functional grammar. The vocabulary and grammar exercises in the second part are closely compiled around the language points of the text, emphasizing the development of applied skills. The "Cloze" is based on the principles of semantics and communication, contrasting with the textbook's vocabulary-centered cloze, aiming to cultivate students' ability to pay attention to and understand both detailed information and the overall context of the passage.
The third part is guided by the idea of "" (), selecting reading materials around the unit theme. It not only cultivates students' reading skills but also helps them accumulate relevant background and language knowledge. The "Translation" exercises aim to train students' precise understanding of each part of the text. In summary, it reflects the principle of "concise explanation and extensive practice," integrating structure, function, and language skills, with the guidance of teacher-led instruction and the focus on training verbal skills and communicative competence. Practically, it encourages students to creatively use language to interact with the text while meeting their needs, fully embodying the principle of "student-centered learning, where teaching serves learning."
In recent years, college students have made significant progress in English learning, and we believe the most valuable aspect is their shift in learning philosophy: centering on self-directed learning, using actionable tasks as methods, and learning independently with self-assessment. The Master's Gold Series: New Horizons College English Unit Tracking Assessment is a product of this trend. "Learning without practice is futile," so we warmly invite you to join this trend. With this book in hand, you can keep pace with the times.