College English CET-4 Vocabulary: 100 Days of Timed and Quantified Practice for Breakthrough - (710 Score Edition) (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Shaohua
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Ministry of Education issued the "Reform Plan for the National College English Test (CET) (Trial)" in 2005. From the perspective of new question types, the CET-4 has undergone significant changes in both content and format. Although the CET-4 does not have a separate vocabulary and grammar section, the increased volume and difficulty of questions in listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and comprehensive tests actually impose higher requirements on candidates' vocabulary. Candidates should not neglect vocabulary study simply because the new format does not include a dedicated vocabulary section. In English learning, accumulating vocabulary is something that learners at all levels must dedicate time and effort to achieve a certain level of English proficiency. The size of one's vocabulary is one of the key factors determining the success or failure of English learning or exams. Many people pass major exams by cramming vocabulary right before the test. Vocabulary is the foundation—without it, how can you build a skyscraper? Recognizing the importance of vocabulary is not enough; you must have a well-planned, timed, and methodical vocabulary memorization schedule and strictly adhere to it. The editors meticulously designed and compiled this book. Its purpose is to provide students preparing for the new CET-4 with a resource for quickly memorizing vocabulary. By following the methods and schedules suggested in this book and practicing for about a hundred days, candidates can expect to significantly improve their vocabulary level in a short time. If they master the example sentences in the book, their reading comprehension and writing skills will also improve substantially without realizing it. The editors have designed this book as follows:
1. Organized into 14 units, each with 100 words per week, making it convenient for candidates to review regularly and systematically.
2. Provides weekly learning methods and tasks.
3. Each entry includes classic example sentences (ranging from 4 to 10 words) to help candidates understand and memorize them easily.
4. Brackets indicate the specific questions in recent CET-4 papers where the word (or its derivative) appears. The underlined questions are answer options, the non-underlined ones are distractors, and those with a background color are for CET-6 (to reflect the frequency of the word in exams, no need to check). This helps candidates identify high-frequency vocabulary.
5. The "Extra Tips" section in some entries incorporates etymology knowledge, allowing candidates to apply their learning to other words.
6. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order.
7. The page layout uses a bilingual format (English and Chinese side-by-side), making it easy for candidates to cover and self-check, mark words they have memorized, and improve learning efficiency.
8. The book includes a quick review of CET-4 vocabulary, mini-quizzes for vocabulary practice, and a task schedule at the end. For students without a teacher nearby, this task schedule is the best supervisor. Whether you aim for long-term improvement or an upcoming exam, studying this book is not just about vocabulary—it's also a test of willpower. Only by overcoming laziness can you achieve success.