College English Test Band 6 Standard Reading 160 Passages

Author: Yu Fengjun, Liu Aiyun (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The writing features of this book are reflected in the following aspects:
1. Broad themes, rich connotation. The book primarily consists of argumentative and expository essays, covering a wide range of topics in social sciences and natural sciences. The content is novel, focusing on current hot topics in society, making it meaningful and highly readable. From genetic engineering to cybercrime, from economic globalization to healthy diets, it provides candidates with extensive reading material to familiarize themselves with various vocabulary.
2. Learn and consolidate CET-6 vocabulary through reading. For Chinese students, learning, memorizing, and consolidating vocabulary by understanding the context in which they appear is the most effective method. We have selected core CET-6 vocabulary from each article, providing phonetic symbols, part of speech, definitions, collocations, and example sentences. Candidates can learn and appreciate the usage of these words in context, making the impression more vivid and memory stronger.
3. Learn natural English expressions and accumulate writing vocabulary. We have listed classic words or fixed expressions from each article. Candidates can memorize and practice them, using them in writing to avoid the "Chinese-style English" phenomenon often seen in exams. This helps make their writing smooth and authentic, achieving multiple benefits.
4. Detailed question explanations and exam tips. Each question is explained concisely, with exam tips provided when necessary to enhance candidates' test-taking skills. After each article, there are four sections:
1. Complex sentence analysis and translation: One or more complex sentences are selected from each article, with translations provided to help readers learn to analyze longer and more challenging sentences, offering translation practice.
2. Question analysis: Answers are provided along with exam-taking strategies.
3. CET-6 vocabulary focus: Core CET-6 vocabulary is selected to help you memorize words easily.
4. Writing vocabulary accumulation: Classic writing vocabulary from the 160 reading comprehension passages is compiled to help you become a writing expert.