2006 postgraduate entrance exam English reading comprehension 120 passages

Author: Wang Changxi, Editor-in-Chief
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Features: The book is titled "Comprehensive Guide to Reading Comprehension" with the aim of encompassing all aspects of reading comprehension, such as vocabulary, complex sentences, understanding the structure of passages, answering techniques, and translation. It is designed to be a multifunctional reading book. If only one or two of these issues are addressed, it would be inevitable to encounter limitations and overlook other important aspects, even leading to superficial understanding. Only by integrating and connecting all these issues can the problems of reading comprehension be thoroughly resolved, and only then can understanding and memory reach the highest efficiency and best results. The book is divided into twenty units, each including three parts of reading comprehension—Part A, Part B, and Part C—with a total of six passages per unit. The content and features are as follows:
1. Systematically Summarizes the Proposing Rules and Solving Techniques of Three Parts
The "Analysis of Proposing Rules and Solving Techniques for Each Part of Reading Comprehension" at the beginning of the book systematically summarizes the proposing rules and solving techniques of the three parts—Part A, Part B, and Part C. This allows candidates to first grasp the thought process of the test setters, enabling flexible application during the test.
2. "Structure Analysis" Serves as a Guide to Understanding the Original Text
The sixth skill requirement of the postgraduate entrance examination English syllabus for reading comprehension is to understand the overall structure of the passage and the relationships between sentences and paragraphs. The newly added Part B of reading comprehension directly addresses this requirement. The "Structure Analysis" in this book is specifically designed for candidates to tackle this type of question. It analyzes the writing format, genre, topic, thematic organization, and paragraph arrangement of the passages, guiding candidates to understand the text from a broader perspective to a more detailed level.
3. 28,000 Core Vocabulary Words Spanning 120 Passages
The "Core Vocabulary Learning and Memorization" section takes the words appearing in the passages as the main thread, linking more than 28,000 core vocabulary words. It provides corresponding examination point collocations or examples for each core word, helping candidates familiarize themselves with the meanings and usages of core vocabulary while practicing reading comprehension, truly achieving the purpose of "Comprehensive Guide."
4. "Full-Text Translation" Enhances Understanding of the Original Text
Each of the 120 passages in the book is accompanied by an accurate and concise "Full-Text Translation." The purpose is to help candidates thoroughly understand the original text and further master translation techniques. Candidates with interest and ability can use it as reference material for translation practice.
5. Clear and Targeted Analysis of Complex Sentences
The "Overcoming Complex Sentences" section in Part A focuses on sentences from examination points, serving the purpose of solving problems. This helps candidates better understand the original text while familiarizing themselves with the sources of examination points and mastering the proposing rules, achieving the goal of "double benefits." This section employs a layered analysis method to focus on sentence structure, which is particularly beneficial for candidates with weak grammar foundations. The analysis methods include: using bold black text for subjects, italic black text for predicates, underlining with wavy lines for objects and complements, using parentheses for attributive modifiers, and using square brackets for adverbial modifiers, etc.
6. Integration of Examination Points and Techniques in Explanations
The explanations for multiple-choice questions comprehensively apply the techniques taught in the theoretical part. They not only point out the basis for selecting answers but also analyze the distractions of each distractor. For English-Chinese translation, the examination points are clearly identified, and various translation methods taught in the theory are used to provide answers, allowing candidates to gradually master translation techniques and apply them in practice.
Start with "Comprehensive Guide to Reading Comprehension—120 Passages for Postgraduate Entrance Examinations," let your restless mind "settle down," and let your exam scores "float" up!