2007

Author: Hu Min
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: With the increasing popularity of postgraduate entrance exams, English has become the primary focus of candidates. However, the difficulty of English review can be agonizing and even despair-inducing. Is English truly so mysterious and unattainable? Where lies the breakthrough to master English and achieve high scores? Based on my nearly ten years of experience in tutoring for postgraduate entrance exams, I can confidently say: Conquering English is not difficult—the key lies in mastering vocabulary. To help students correct their attitude toward vocabulary learning and improve their methods in a shorter time, thereby fundamentally solving the challenges of vocabulary learning, I have, after years of teaching practice and dedicated research, finally summarized a simple yet effective vocabulary learning method——“Four-Link Memory Method.” The editor has rigorously selected 1,676 entries, with usage examples striving for classic and practical, and translations aiming for accuracy and fluency. As the Chinese saying goes, "Four Links and Eight Methods,", can be seen as mutually causal: implies , and implies ; implies , and implies . Words memorized but not used or scoring points—this is mainly due to . Once true is achieved, all problems will be resolved. So, what are the "Four Links" in vocabulary learning?
1. Linking to the pronunciation of words.
2. Linking to the meaning of words.
3. Linking to the usage of words.
4. Linking to the relationships between words.
This book is based on the theoretical foundation of the "Four-Link Memory Method" and selects words according to the newly released Postgraduate English Entrance Exam Syllabus, rigorously filtering out 1,895 core entries. Including derivatives, synonyms, antonyms, and phrases, it fully covers the vocabulary requirements of the postgraduate entrance exam. Some overly simple words and highly specialized terms have been appropriately removed, while some commonly used related words and meanings have been added. Usage examples strive for classic and practical, and translations aim for accuracy and fluency.
The purpose of this book is: to rely on theory, center on vocabulary, build a solid foundation, and aim to pass the exam.