Dictionary of English Exam Points and Difficulties for Junior and Senior High Schools - (Student. Teacher Edition) (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhao Zhencai (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book provides detailed and insightful answers to a multitude of issues commonly encountered in secondary school English teaching in China, marking a significant milestone in the history of English education at this level. It covers a wide range of topics, including secondary school English vocabulary (especially distinguishing between similar words and structures), grammar, rhetoric, translation, writing, discourse, idioms, contrastive analysis between English and Chinese, as well as differences in usage between British and American English. The book is rich in knowledge and offers comprehensive solutions to nearly all the English problems faced by secondary school students and teachers. It is closely tied to the practical realities of secondary school English teaching. The questions and examples provided are mostly selected from current junior and senior high school English textbooks and past national college entrance examination (Gaokao) English tests. The issues addressed are those frequently encountered by Chinese secondary school students and teachers. In the explanations, the author engages in debates with incorrect viewpoints, presents contrasting examples, or highlights similarities to illustrate points, rather than simply listing dry examples. This approach not only enhances the book's knowledge value and appeal but also enables readers to understand not only what is right but also why it is right. The book identifies and analyzes common pitfalls in secondary school English teaching in China, particularly the numerous errors found in current textbooks, reference materials, and past Gaokao English tests. This undoubtedly represents a major contribution by Professor Zhao Zhencai to secondary school English education and assessment.