Grade 4 Chinese Exam Master Tutorial

Author: Jin Xin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (abbreviated as "subject Olympiad") is one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competitions for primary and secondary school students in China. The subject Olympiad draws inspiration from and extends the concept of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential subject competitions for secondary school students, which attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the Olympiad's strong innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and emphasis on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness, which are precisely the core content of quality education. This is also the need for future development. Based on years of careful research on this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Board of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field across the country to sequentially compile and publish a series of Olympiad reading materials titled "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School," covering seven subjects—mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information science—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, they are arguably the most influential in the industry both domestically and internationally, and are considered the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from the curriculum but exceeding it. Derived from the curriculum means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby cultivating interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a step-by-step approach, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive teaching of problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from both domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiad standards and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
4. Selective: Carefully chosen examples are challenging yet logical, flexible, and achievable. The focus is on learning by example and generalizing from specific cases; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-transformation, and multi-question approaches to one problem; it prioritizes training thinking skills over rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: Gathered by famous teachers and collected from famous competitions. The Editorial Board of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to jointly compile these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook for Primary School Mathematics (ABC Edition)—2 textbooks for pre-schoolers, 2 for lower grades, and 2 ABC editions for lower grades. Illustrated and fun, designed to cultivate interest in mathematics and a sense of numbers in pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook (General Edition)—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, old textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to the needs of students with special talents. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Editions—8 textbooks for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook, these books provide testing for students. The book is divided into three types of question papers—A, B, and C—ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose targeted training.
4. Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Papers—4 for primary school mathematics and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers for simulated competitions.
5. Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation—1 for primary school mathematics and 4 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, praising the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions—2 for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making it very convenient for students to study.
7. Exam Master Question Bank (tentative title)—12 for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the past five years' middle school and high school exam papers from more than 10 key education provinces in China, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge point explanations for middle school and high school exams, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulation training.
8. Talent Test Master Tutorial (Advanced Edition)—8 for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the content order of the new PEP textbooks, compiled by subject and unit. The book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, providing supplementary learning for students with ample time and as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Question Solutions—4 for primary school mathematics and 29 for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of PEP textbooks, selecting typical exercises, middle school questions, high school questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter, arranged from easy to difficult, and written in detail.
10. Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests—12 for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of PEP textbooks, providing tests by knowledge point, unit, or weekly.
11. Gold Medal Olympiad Classic One-Question-Multiple-Solutions—1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects recent typical Olympiad questions with multiple solutions, where "one-question-multiple-solutions" refers to solving problems from multiple perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions—5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series 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 "highbrow" among various Olympiad books.