Argumentative Writing · Standardized Practice Test

Author: Xu Songtao
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: For over a decade, the civil service examination system has been increasingly institutionalized, standardized, and normalized in terms of organization and question-setting, with competition becoming increasingly fierce. In recent years, especially, with the sharp increase in the number of candidates applying for civil service positions, both central and local government civil service examinations have significantly raised the difficulty of questions to truly achieve the goal of selecting the best candidates. This poses new challenges for candidates in their preparation. However, some reference books currently available on the market still follow past question-setting approaches, greatly misleading candidates and, as a result, affecting their preparation efficiency and success rates in passing the exam. In light of this situation, Xu Songtao, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, organized scholars from Renmin University of China, the Central Party School, and the National School of Administration who specialize in the theoretical research of civil service examination question-setting, as well as experts from the Ministry of Personnel and central and local government agencies dedicated to civil service examination practice, to jointly compile this authoritative and practical, rigorously contented, and theory-practice integrated national unified textbook, which is divided into 18 volumes. Compared to similar teaching materials, this set of textbooks has the following distinctive features:
Comprehensive Coverage: The content of this entire set of textbooks basically covers all the content and scope of civil service examinations for central and local government agencies, from theory to practice, systematically guiding candidates at four levels: "Key Exam Topics," "Question Analysis," "Enhanced Training," and "Simulated Tests," aiming to help candidates accurately master relevant knowledge, quickly grasp key points, and develop correct problem-solving approaches and scientific study methods.
Up-to-Date: In compiling each part of the content, the authors strive to select the latest materials. Not only have they conducted an in-depth analysis of all question types and key points based on the 2006 exam syllabus and the 2005 central and local government exam questions, but they have also focused on explaining the latest key topics such as "Scientific Development Concept," "Governing Capacity," "Building a Socialist Harmonious Society," and "Resource-Saving Society."
Concise and Targeted: The textbooks distill the essence, accurately grasping the latest key points and trends in question-setting, to help candidates study more effectively and enhance their preparation efficiency.
In-depth Analysis: The textbooks provide thorough and detailed analysis. All the experts involved in the compilation take it upon themselves to rapidly improve candidates' scores, approaching their work with a serious and responsible attitude. They have not only incorporated a wealth of new materials into the book but have also shared their latest insights on study methods, memory techniques, and problem-solving strategies.
Practical and Comprehensive: The textbooks are strictly compiled according to the civil service examination syllabus of the Ministry of Personnel, elaborating on basic knowledge and key points in detail, analyzing question-setting characteristics and trends in an easy-to-understand manner. They concisely dissect past exam questions and provide comprehensive answer strategies and methods, offering diverse practice exercises, precise predictions, simulated tests for final preparation, and solutions to common difficulties, helping candidates identify gaps and strengthen their weaknesses.
We sincerely hope this set of textbooks can provide substantial help to candidates in their preparation, and we also warmly welcome readers to point out any errors or omissions in the book.
Finally, we wish all candidates success in their exams and early entry into the civil service!