30 Days to Master CET-4: Cloze Test, Translation, and Short Answer Questions

Author: Lu Jianping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: True 30-day breakthrough, perfect combination of testing, teaching, and practice, highlighting key exam points, targeted practice, closely aligning with the latest syllabus and exam trends, and tailoring learning plans for readers. Pioneered the concept of the CET "Wealth Book." The "30 Days to Master CET-4" series is a self-study review book specifically designed for non-English majors (Public English) to quickly achieve high scores in the "National College English Test Band 4." The series consists of seven volumes: Preparation Vocabulary, Basic Knowledge, Listening, Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary, Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions, and Writing. The main creators of the series are teachers with years of experience in CET-4 and CET-6 English teaching. They have rich teaching experience and effective preparation guidance, with their students achieving nearly a 100% pass rate in CET-4 every year. The series also includes contributions from individual CET-4 and CET-6 master examiners who have participated in writing some chapters. Their successful preparation experiences provide unique insights and valuable guidance for students preparing to tackle the CET-4 battlefield.
This book is one of the volumes in the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, specifically the fourth part of the standard CET-4 exam. Before 1996, this section was always the "Cloze" (Cloze Test). In January and July 1996, "Translation" replaced "Cloze." In January 1997, "Short Answer Questions" (SAQ) were introduced. Since then, the fourth section has become the most unpredictable part of the CET-4 exam. This book is part of the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, focusing on Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions, and has the following features:
1. True 30-Day Breakthrough
The 30-day breakthrough in this book is scientifically and reasonably divided into a certain number of exercises, with daily practice of various question types. This helps students systematically, comprehensively, and with focus to grasp key points in a short time, enabling them to arrange their study time effectively, gradually master the new CET-4 format, and ultimately conquer the exam.
2. Scientific and Targeted
The editorial team strictly follows the question-setting principles of the "College English Test Band 4 Syllabus," carefully studies and analyzes past exam papers, and boldly predicts possible question formats for the coming year. In the writing process, they strive to bridge the past and the future, ensuring both scientific rigor and targeted practice. We have carefully selected fresh, diverse, and authentic English articles, designed mock tests with a scientific approach, and explained problem-solving strategies in a humorous and engaging manner. This allows candidates to study independently and successfully pass the exam without teacher guidance.
3. Highly Humanized Service System
Based on the "Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve," this book provides readers with a learning plan. As long as readers strictly follow the review schedule, they can ensure learning effectiveness (see Instructions for Use at the end of the book). At the back of the book, we have prepared learning diary pages for readers to record daily study insights and key challenges. After completing the book, readers can cut out these pages and bind them into a notebook for convenient review.
This book is divided into three parts:
- Classic Question Type – Cloze
The author statistically analyzes the frequency and distribution of "Cloze" questions since 1995, studies and dissects past exam papers, and provides detailed explanations and strategies from macro-level overall structure to micro-level word, sentence, and grammatical structure. The "Challenge Past Papers" section includes 5 sets of 20 exercises, with passages sourced from reputable media like CNN (Cable News Network), The New York Times, and VOA (Voice of America), offering fresh, authentic, and appropriately challenging material. Answers and detailed explanations are provided after each exercise, offering strong support.
- Practical Question Type – Translation
The author begins with an analysis of obstacles in "English-to-Chinese" translation, carefully examining factors that hinder accurate translation. Through examples, they introduce the standards for CET-4 "English-to-Chinese" translation and provide step-by-step strategies and techniques to conquer it. The "Challenge Past Papers" section consists of 20 exercises, carefully selected and diverse in content. Each passage is accompanied by targeted translation examples and detailed explanations, with accurate and reference-worthy translations.
- Popular Question Type – Short Answer Questions
The author introduces the scoring standards and principles for CET-4 short answer questions. By analyzing the question-setting formats of the latest two exam papers, they predict future question types and recommend effective answering strategies. The 20 exercises provide high-confidence review material for candidates. The answer explanations are gradual and patient, as if a professional and dedicated teacher were guiding the student.
This book is a self-study guide for CET-4 preparation and can be used flexibly by readers. The editorial team offers the following suggestions for reference:
- Carefully read the problem-solving guidance for each question type to understand the question-setting principles, scoring standards, and potential obstacles in solving the question.
- Analyze and master the author's strategies. Try the techniques and strategies planned by the book's authors in the "Challenge Past Papers" exercises.
- Check your answers carefully based on the reference answers and explanations. You can set your own time—doing one unit (a set of exercises) or one passage (an exercise) at a time.
- According to the CET-4 standards, the given time for the fourth section is 15 minutes. Therefore, follow this principle and adjust your time accordingly. The reference time is 15 minutes per passage.
- Never decide to skip reviewing a certain question type on your own. Exam formats change every year, and the most unpredictable part is the new question types. To pass the exam smoothly and achieve excellent results, we must prepare comprehensively by knowing ourselves and the exam.