Postgraduate Entrance Examination English Practice Test

Author: Bai Jie
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features:
· Original test questions, first-line tutoring by renowned experts, brand-new design
· Authoritative selection of materials sourced from past exam papers
· Detailed explanations with full translation of reading passages
· Ten sets of test papers strictly designed according to the new 2005 July postgraduate entrance exam English syllabus, with new types of questions in the reading section: paragraph sequencing, information matching, and summary comprehension. Additional questions on text structure have been added.
· All ten test papers are sourced from past exam papers, with most selections from The Economist, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek.
· The ten test papers are evenly matched in terms of question types, volume, difficulty, and coverage of key points, allowing for practical practice and efficient assessment.
· The answer keys provide detailed explanations for every question, including analysis of incorrect options, and reading passages come with full translations.
· Each set of ten test papers is individually bound, with answers compiled separately for convenient self-study, teacher-led classroom testing, and learning purposes.
This test paper has the following characteristics:
1. Complete question types, reflecting the new syllabus changes
The reading comprehension Part B of the 2006 postgraduate entrance exam English syllabus, building on the addition of matching questions in the 2005 syllabus, has further introduced three alternative question types: paragraph sequencing, information matching, and summary comprehension, expanding the options for Part B to four. The new question types and syllabus changes indicate that the postgraduate entrance exam English is becoming increasingly demanding, primarily testing candidates' overall grasp of English text structure and their fundamental knowledge of the language. This pre-test paper is designed according to the new question formats, with its layout and content fully aligned with the 2006 postgraduate entrance exam English sample questions.
2. Focusing on key points and using past exam papers as a framework
The questions in this pre-test paper cover a broad range of knowledge, including all key points required by the syllabus, and are strictly based on the sample questions' question type ratios, key points, and distribution patterns. The designed questions closely match the level of past exam papers. Additionally, this test paper has discarded outdated question types and key points, allowing candidates to compare and verify when purchasing similar books. It truly ensures that each set of questions matches past exam papers in terms of question types, volume, difficulty, and key point coverage.
3. Original question design, forward-looking pre-test
The selection of materials for this pre-test paper emphasizes timeliness and relevance, with most selections from recent publications in English and American newspapers, magazines, and books. The language is standardized, expressive, and covers recent social hot topics, all expertly predicted and efficiently crafted by the question designers. Most of the essay questions in this test paper also focus on recent social hot topics.
4. Human-centered, optimized design
The explanations in this test paper are appropriately detailed, with in-depth analysis for complex questions and concise summaries for simpler ones, highlighting key solutions and warning against common pitfalls. Each reading passage in Part A and Part B is accompanied by a "Reference Translation" to help candidates focus on difficult and key areas. A "Reading Pitfall Avoidance" section is also included at the end of the reading comprehension to help candidates quickly overcome vocabulary obstacles. In the writing section, in addition to providing a "Standard Model Answer," the explanations also include "Writing Tips" to outline the key considerations and thought process for composing the essay.