Grade 11 (First Semester) - English (PEP Edition) - Synchronous Test and Evaluation - Mind Revolution - Latest Grade 11 English Handbook

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What factors affect learning performance? There are many, but the core is thinking. Perhaps people don’t think this way. They often say: "Interest is the best teacher." That’s true. But let’s ask: How does interest arise? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from its inherent charm. So, why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is where thinking comes into play. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and subtleties, truly immerse themselves in it, and grasp its truth without falling into superficial understanding or filling one’s mind with both useful and useless information. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken learning insight, we need to undergo a "thinking revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, burn the midnight oil, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and reflecting on this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an understanding of thinking, do not recognize its role, and do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Experts and scholars, such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, though working in different fields, share a common belief: to bring thinking back to the center of learning activities and integrate it into every aspect of the learning process, thereby truly improving students’ learning efficiency. As master teachers, they have designed teaching methods, pioneered teaching arts, and led by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions to transcend themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, national-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and teachers who have coached top-scoring students and medalists. Combined with their lifelong experience, they have created this book—The Thinking Revolution. The Thinking Revolution consists of three series: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (English subject includes English-Chinese comparison and explanation), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Full Review for Middle School (High School) Exams. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Guidance is to help students effectively acquire basic knowledge, skills, and methods from relevant courses, resolving doubts and confusion in learning. The guidance is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, and each unit is categorized based on content: Goal Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials that align with the learning process; explanations of key knowledge points with emphasis on learning methods; and a focus not only on what to teach but also on what to assess. In this series, we aim to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside master teachers. Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, meeting the needs of students for post-class exercises and self-assessment during mid-term and final exams. The comments include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you deepen your understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, you can further broaden your horizons. The Full Review series is designed for college entrance exams, divided into First Round (for Middle School and High School exams) and Second Round. The review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially when helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategy, and psychology. People might ask, don’t the three series and their components align perfectly with our basic learning process? Yes, that is precisely the principle we uphold, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how could it be called a "thinking revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural process, stemming from human curiosity and part of our innate nature, yet it has been distorted by external pressures, unrealistic short-term actions, and piles of exam preparation materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx’s simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery—that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear—was obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots and restore learning to its true nature. This is the "thinking revolution"!