English Listening Breakthrough—Grade 8

Author: Hu Zhuanglin Xu Qinxiang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is suitable for all versions of the 8th-grade English textbooks 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 tapes are read by English exam recording 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 junior high school entrance exam listening questions related to each unit topic, providing a hands-on experience of the exam;
Listening Practice Studio: Provides classic listening exercises matched to each unit topic, strengthening skills;
Periodic Test Papers: Includes a set of periodic test papers after every five units, with question types and quantities similar to the junior high school entrance exam.
This book is meticulously compiled by a team of national senior and advanced-level teachers and education researchers, based on the requirements of the newly promulgated 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 junior high school topics, with detailed lists of frequently tested words, phrases, sentence patterns, and past exam questions, guiding students toward success in listening tests.
The accompanying tapes are read by English exam recording hosts designated by the Ministry of Education, ensuring clear pronunciation and standard speed, creating a fresh auditory experience. The book is suitable for all versions of textbooks, making it convenient for classroom tests and extracurricular practice.