College English Test Band 4 Listening Comprehension Workbook

Author: Jin Li
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: For the College English Test Band 4 and 6, we have compiled the "360° True Paper Techniques Breakthrough Series" for all candidates preparing for the CET-4 and CET-6! College English Test Band 4 Reading Comprehension thoroughly analyzes the past ten years of CET-4 true papers, revealing the test patterns, and breaks down the challenges from phonetics to intonation, from collocations to sentences, from dialogues to short passages, layer by layer, to provide winning strategies for candidates to overcome the reading comprehension bottleneck in CET-6 more quickly and effectively. Below are the key features of the book:
1. Overcoming Phonetic Barriers and Tackling Listening Difficulties
Many candidates report difficulty understanding the spoken audio. The reasons are twofold: first, phenomena such as linking and devoicing in English create listening obstacles; second, inaccurate pronunciation on the part of candidates also hinders comprehension. To fundamentally solve the problem of "not being able to hear clearly," correcting pronunciation is key. This chapter lists common phonetic barriers for candidates: easily confused sounds, easily devoiced sounds, easily linked sounds, and overlooked intonation. It is accompanied by linking symbols, phonetic transcriptions, and pitch symbols to facilitate learning and memorization.
2. Directly Targeting Test Points and Providing Solutions
The CET-4 listening section consists of three types of questions: dialogues, short passages, and compound dictation. Each type has its own strategies for tackling the questions. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this book address dialogues, short passages, and compound dictation, respectively, summarizing problem-solving techniques based on past true papers. In Chapter 3, the analysis of dialogue questions starts with collocations and moves to sentences, breaking down the challenges step by step. The chapter also selects 11 scene-related vocabulary words, helping candidates focus their memory. Chapter 4 targets candidates' listening difficulties—comprehending short passages—by categorizing past short passage questions into four major themes and incorporating reading strategies such as skimming and pre-listening. This allows candidates to master problem-solving methods while familiarizing themselves with the test points, effectively overcoming listening challenges.
3. Interpreting Cultural Background and Enriching Knowledge Reserves
Some candidates can understand the spoken audio but still answer questions incorrectly, one reason being a lack of relevant cultural background knowledge. This book lists background knowledge related to past true papers, aiding candidates in understanding the audio and preparing them for future tests involving similar. In addition, the appendix includes two sets of the latest CET-4 listening true papers. It also lists over 600 tested and predicted collocations to expand candidates' vocabulary reserves.