Like a fish in water, memorize vocabulary -- professional level 8 vocabulary contextual memory

Author: Mao Fenghua
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features:
Scientific word selection method with computer frequency distribution, selecting 60 passages from ( means "" in Chinese, which translates to "" in English) and summarizing 2,000 core words that frequently appear and need to be mastered.
Unique memory techniques: learn words through passages, memorize words by listening to passages, memorize words by reciting passages, and memorize words by doing ( means "" in Chinese, which translates to "" in English). Learn words in context.
High return on investment not only helps you remember words but also enhances your reading skills, improves your listening ability, and teaches you essay sentence structures.
Characteristics of the Book:
· Vocabulary in context, multi-pronged approach
The book is divided into 30 units, each consisting of vocabulary, example sentences, passages, and classic exam questions. Each unit begins with a vocabulary section. These words are provided with phonetic symbols, Chinese and English annotations, collocations, and example sentences to help students overcome the "obstacle" of "unknown words." Then, the usage of words is presented in different contexts, and all the example sentences provided for the words are from the passages of the "New English Course" (Volumes 1–4) and ( means "" in Chinese, which translates to "" in English) of the professional English proficiency exam, making the context of the example sentences more authoritative. During the learning process, students not only review the passages but also understand the exam content, achieving the goal of "killing two birds with one stone" or "achieving twice the result with half the effort"!
· Aligned with exam questions, contemporary texts as a shield
Language is alive, and vocabulary, grammar, and structure can only reflect their connotations, styles, and significance in articles. Only with strong reading skills can you grasp the life of language and use it flexibly! The 60 passages selected in this book are all from the ( means "" in Chinese, which translates to "" in English) of the professional level 4 exam, and are accompanied by accurate Chinese translations and English-Chinese comparisons to consolidate the learning results of the part (the word "" is missing in the original text, so it is not translated) and turn "dead" vocabulary into a living language. Like a shield, it builds a strong barrier for your vocabulary learning!
· Native speaker narration, improving listening and speaking
Psychologists point out that the coordinated activity of multiple analyzers is one of the important conditions for improving memory effectiveness. In human memory, 25% comes from visual input, and 15% comes from auditory input. When combined, they can achieve a 65% effect. English is an auditory language, and listening accounts for a significant portion of the information acquired in English learning. We have carefully provided native speaker recordings for this book, allowing students to memorize words while listening to the recordings. This not only greatly improves listening and speaking skills but also enables students to unconsciously memorize and speak words, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
· Practice with ( means "" in Chinese, which translates to "" in English), deepening memory
After becoming familiar with the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of vocabulary, how can you know whether you have fully mastered the true meaning of the words? Don't worry. After each unit, we have carefully arranged 20 practice questions that are completely targeted at the vocabulary just learned, and detailed explanations are provided for each question.
· Integrating vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing
This book breaks the traditional feature of vocabulary books being purely for memorization, integrating vocabulary, passages, and pronunciation. Words are learned through reading in context and can also be memorized while listening. Highlighting its three-dimensional characteristics, it scientifically combines various effective methods, marking a major innovation in vocabulary books! This book can not only be used as a vocabulary book but also as a listening, reading, and writing book, helping you improve your English skills effortlessly without realizing it. We sincerely hope this book can bring a glimmer of hope to students struggling in the jungle of English learning. English learning is a long and arduous journey, and only those who are not afraid of difficulties can reach the summit and see the big picture!