Grade 11 (First Semester) - People's Education Press - English Textbook - English-Chinese Contrast and Detailed Explanation - Revolutionary Thinking

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What are the factors affecting 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. Let's ask further: How does interest arise? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from the charm of the subject. So, why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is the role of thinking. Only with good thinking qualities can one perceive the beauty and power of the subject, penetrate its essence and subtle meanings, truly immerse oneself in it, and grasp its truth without falling into superficial understanding, allowing useful and useless things to fill one's mind. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the insight of learning, 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 pondering this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an understanding of thinking, do not grasp its role, and do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Represented by experts and scholars such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, though they specialize in different fields, they 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 design teaching methods, innovate teaching arts, and lead by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking Universities and helping millions transcend themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together numerous distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and teachers who have coached top students and medalists. Combined with their lifelong experience, they have created this book series—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 and 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. Divided into basic units in sync with the curriculum, each unit is categorized based on content into: Goal Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials are provided in alignment with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with emphasis on learning methods; and teaching content is balanced with focus on exam requirements. 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 post-class exercises and self-assessment for mid-term and final exams. The comments include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experience; they not only enhance your overall understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, our horizons can be further expanded. The Full Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into First Round and Second Round for middle school and high school exams. The review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging proactive exploration. Especially while helping you master exam content, it emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development of exam content, strategies, and psychology. People might ask, do the three series and their components not perfectly align with our basic learning process? Yes, this is precisely the principle we adhere to, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how can it be called a "thinking revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural act, 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 materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx's simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery: the basic fact that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear is hidden behind complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots and restore learning to its original form. This is the "thinking revolution"!