Grade 4 · Chinese (General Version) National Gold Medal ABO Competition

Author: Jin Xin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Olympic Series" for primary and secondary schools is divided into over 200 varieties, including textbook series, introductory textbooks, practice papers, mock exam papers, advanced textbooks, classic problem-solving series, weekly tests, question compilations, and multi-solution series. This series is compiled by the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads and is a research outcome of Beijing Step-by-Step Quality Education Research Institute. Since its publication by the Olympic Press, it has stood out and is deeply loved by teachers, parents, and students. After significant revisions, re-editions, or rewrites, it has been renamed "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools," and is now re-published and distributed by Jinghua Publishing House. At this re-publication, sincere gratitude is extended to millions of readers across the country. Primary and secondary school subject Olympiads (briefly referred to as subject Olympiads) are one of China's most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competition activities for primary and secondary school students. Subject Olympiads are derived from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential middle school subject competitions that attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such attention lies in the strong innovation, flexibility, and comprehensiveness of Olympiads, as well as their focus on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness—qualities that are at the core of quality education and essential for future development. Based on years of in-depth research on this activity and a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited outstanding educators from across the country dedicated to this field to compile and publish a series of books on mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology, totaling over 200 varieties. In terms of variety, quantity, and quality, our Olympiad books are among the most influential in both domestic and international peers and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiads" and "Golden Medal Schools" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from textbooks but exceeding them. Derived from textbooks means referencing the latest [curriculum standards] issued by the Ministry of Education; exceeding them means closely aligning with competition syllabi at all levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and structurally sound. Each book is designed with discipline-specific layers, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: Features novel and engaging question types. It compiles the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from around the world, representing the highest level of current Olympiad standards and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as innovative ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Refined: Selects exemplary problems that are challenging yet logical, flexible, and aspirational. Emphasizes learning by example and generalization; focuses on multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches; and prioritizes critical thinking training over rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Assembles top educators and competition highlights. The Editorial Department of Primary and Secondary School Subject Olympiads has invited distinguished professors from prestigious universities, elite teachers from key secondary schools, senior teachers, subject leaders, and renowned Olympic medal coaches to contribute.
6. Comprehensive: The series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbooks (ABC Editions): Includes 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 lower-grade textbooks, plus 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Illustrated and educational, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of math.
2. Golden Medal Olympiad Textbooks (General Edition): 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Combines the strengths of the new curriculum standards, traditional textbooks, and Olympiad content while catering to students with special talents. Each book includes sections on key knowledge points, example analysis, thought processes, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden Medal Olympiad ABC Editions: 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and math, and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Tests students based on the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbooks. Each book offers three difficulty levels (A, B, C), allowing targeted training for students of different abilities.
4. Golden Medal Olympiad Mock Exam Papers: 4 volumes for primary school math and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Golden Medal Olympiad Textbooks series, these are comprehensive mock exam papers simulating real competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilations: 1 volume for primary school math and 4 volumes for junior high school math, physics, and English. Records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers and showcasing the talents of students nationwide.
6. Golden Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions: 2 volumes for primary school math and informatics, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, English, biology, and informatics. Selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making them highly convenient for students.
7. Golden Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions (tentative title): 12 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. Compiles the past five years' middle school and high school exam papers from key education provinces across the country, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. Each book includes sections on exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and mock training.
8. Golden Medal Olympiad 100 Win Textbooks (Advanced Edition): 8 volumes for primary school math and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Organized according to the content order of the new PEP textbooks, with sections on key knowledge points and extensions, problem-solving techniques, example analysis, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for advanced students and pre-competition preparation.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden Medal Schools) Classic Problem Solutions: 4 volumes for primary school math and 29 volumes for junior high and high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. Organizes typical problems, middle school and high school exam questions, and difficult questions in order of difficulty, following the content order of PEP textbooks.
10. Golden Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests: 12 volumes for primary school math, Chinese, and English; 15 volumes for junior high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology; and 17 volumes for high school math, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. Test papers organized by knowledge points and units or weeks, following the PEP textbook content order.
11. Golden Medal Olympiad Classic Problem Multi-Solution: 1 volume for primary school math and 4 volumes for junior high and high school math and physics. Selects multi-solution problems from recent Olympiad classics, where different thinking methods and approaches are used to solve the same problem, offering highly skillful and engaging exercises.
12. International Golden Medal Olympiad Question Solutions: 5 volumes for math, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. Compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the epitome of excellence among all Olympiad books.