Gaokao English - First Round - Full Course Review - Mind Revolution Revolution (2007 National Gaokao General Use)

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What are the factors affecting learning performance? There may be 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 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 perceive the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence, understand its subtle meanings, and truly immerse themselves in it, grasping its true essence without falling into superficial understanding or filling one's mind with both useful and useless information. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the wisdom 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 their desired 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 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, sending countless students to Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions of students surpass themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and tutors for top-scoring students, enriching their work with their lifelong experience to create this book——《Thinking Revolution》.
The Thinking Revolution consists of three series: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (with English subjects in English-Chinese parallel text and detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Comprehensive 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. This series is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, and each unit is categorized based on content into: Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Detailed Solutions to Typical Examples, 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 the focus is not only on teaching content but also on exam requirements. In this series, we strive 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 for midterm and final exams. The comments here include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you deepen your overall 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 Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into two rounds: the first round for middle school exams and the second round for high school exams. This series focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the middle school (and high school) 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 of exam content, strategies, and psychological preparation.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and each of their components align perfectly with our basic learning process? Yes, this is precisely the principle we adhere to, 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 an inherent part of human 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: the basic fact that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear is obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots, restore learning to its true nature. This is the "Thinking Revolution"!