B Level Listening Skills and Preparation Strategies - (Includes a free 300-minute MP3 audio disc)

Author: Pan Xuefeng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book highlights the following characteristics:
1. Scientific classification of test questions; The compilers of this book conducted in-depth research on the past (enter key) of the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6) and selected representative and reflective questions that reflect new trends in question setting. Based on the principles of foreign language testing, training projects are designed according to the testing points of different question types and corresponding listening skills and test-taking strategies. Each unit's training content is carefully written. The book consists of 3 parts and 8 sets of comprehensive listening tests. Each part contains several units, with each unit representing a question type. Therefore, this book comprehensively and concisely reflects the basic characteristics and question-setting approach of the listening test in the College English Test Band 6.
2. Precise guidance on test-taking skills; Adhering to the principle of moving from theory to practice and focusing on detailed explanations with ample exercises, this book emphasizes cultivating students' awareness of mastering listening skills. In each part, the compilers first provide a detailed explanation of the listening skills and test-taking strategies students should master, followed by a large number of practical exercises. As long as candidates understand the guidance on skills and strategies in each part and unit, they can significantly shorten the perceptual process of listening training, improve their rational understanding in a short time, achieve breakthroughs in listening, and achieve twice the result with half the effort.
3. Vivid materials close to life; The process of listening comprehension is a complex and comprehensive mental activity involving many listening skills. Based on cognitive theory and the principle of gradual progression, this book scientifically sets up a large number of single-item training exercises in the first three parts to practice various skills and techniques related to the listening test. Then, in the fourth part, it provides rich comprehensive training. This progressive and scientific training method can achieve efficient and quick results.
4. Vivid materials with authentic English; When selecting the content, the book pays attention to both the diversity of genres and the breadth of topics, while also emphasizing the timeliness of the language. In addition to conducting in-depth research and analysis of past (enter key) of the College English Test Band 6, the compilers also refer to many of the latest British and American teaching materials and test resources. A large portion of the listening content in this book, such as news reports and scientific reports, is directly selected from the latest mainstream British and American media. The topics include important international and domestic events and fashion information. The content is novel, and the language is authentic. All exercises and tests in this book are accompanied by audio recordings and answers, making it suitable for classroom training as well as extracurricular practice (e.g., paired with English radio, broadcasting, or other listening equipment).