Gaokao English Second Round Comprehensive Full Review

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2005-09-29
Features: Gathering of top masters, a star-studded lineup. It is the sincere hope of this series that every middle school student can listen to lectures and teachings from China's top masters. With an ultra-luxurious author lineup and a first-class book brand, the "Mind Revolution" series is the result of the painstaking efforts of hundreds of education experts, a crystallization of their shining wisdom. What factors influence learning performance? There may be many, but the core is thinking. Perhaps people don't think this way. They often say: "Interest is the best teacher." That's true. But let's ask: how is interest generated? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from its inherent charm. So why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is where thinking comes into play. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence, understand its subtle meanings, truly immerse oneself in it, and grasp its truth without falling into superficial understanding, allowing useful and useless things to clutter the mind. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the insight for learning, we need to undergo a "Mind Revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, burn the midnight oil, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and contemplating this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an understanding of thinking, do not grasp its role, and even do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Represented by experts such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, although they specialize in different fields, they share a common belief: to bring thinking back to the center of learning activities, integrating it into every aspect of the process, thereby truly improving students' learning efficiency. As renowned educators, they design teaching methods, innovate teaching art, lead by example, and have sent countless students to Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions of students to transcend themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together numerous distinguished teachers, state-endowed experts, winners of national quality lesson competitions, as well as tutors for top students and medal winners, supplemented by their lifelong experience, to create this series of books—"Mind Revolution."
The "Mind Revolution" series consists of three components: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (with English subjects in English-Chinese and detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Comprehensive Review for Middle (High) School Exams. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Guidance is to help students effectively acquire basic knowledge, skills, and methods from relevant courses, resolving doubts and confusion in learning. It is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, with each unit consisting of five parts: Unit Overview, Independent Learning, Interactive Platform, Middle (High) School Exam Links, and Learning Ability Test. Here, there are clear objectives with achievement tests; learning materials are provided in alignment with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with emphasis on learning method guidance; and the focus is not only on what to teach but also on what to assess. In this series, we strive to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside renowned educators.
Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, meeting the needs of students for after-class exercises and self-assessment during mid-term and final exams. The comments include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you enhance your overall understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, you can further broaden your horizons.
The Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into two rounds. The first round provides a comprehensive and systematic review based on the textbook. The second round focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the Middle (High) School Exams, giving you a clear understanding and proactive exploration. Especially while helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategies, and psychological preparation.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and each of their components align perfectly with our basic learning process? Yes, this is precisely the principle we adhere to, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how could it be called a "Mind Revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural process, stemming from human curiosity and part of our innate nature, yet it has been distorted by external pressures, unrealistic short-term actions, and piles of exam preparation materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx's simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery—that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear—was obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our original form, restore learning to its true nature. This is the "Mind Revolution!"