English Listening Breakthrough for Middle School · Grade 8

Author: Xu Qinxiang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is suitable for all versions of the 8th-grade curriculum and is convenient for classroom tests and extracurricular practice. The compilation is based on the new English Curriculum Standards issued by the Ministry of Education and covers common topics in the junior high school entrance examination. The accompanying audio tapes are read by English exam hosts designated by the Ministry of Education. The main sections of the book include:
Listening Compass: Highlights the characteristics of question setting, problem-solving techniques, and key points for each unit topic;
Toolbox: Lists common words, phrases, and sentence patterns related to each unit topic in listening tests;
Pre-listening Warm-up Camp: Reviews past exam questions related to each unit topic for the junior high school entrance examination, providing a hands-on experience of the exam;
Listening Practice Room: Offers classic listening exercises matched to each unit topic, strengthening skills;
Periodic Test Papers: Provides a set of periodic test papers after every five units, with question types and quantities similar to the junior high school entrance examination.
This book is meticulously compiled by a team of national senior and advanced-level teachers and educational researchers, based on the requirements of the newly issued English Curriculum Standards by the Ministry of Education for students' English listening and language skills. Through in-depth research on the exam syllabi and question types across various regions, the book offers a comprehensive and systematic introduction to listening techniques. The content is organized by common topics in junior high school exams, with detailed lists of frequently tested words, phrases, sentence patterns, and past exam questions, guiding students toward success in listening tests.
The accompanying audio tapes are read by English exam hosts designated by the Ministry of Education, ensuring clear pronunciation and standard speed, creating a fresh auditory experience for you. This book is suitable for all versions of the curriculum and is convenient for classroom tests and extracurricular practice.