(Version 3, 710 points) New Type Questions - All New College English Test Band 4 - Multifunctional Reading

Author: Ma Degao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The five essential elements of foreign language learning—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation—all rely on vocabulary. However, a pile of bricks does not constitute a building, and mere vocabulary alone cannot support the grand structure of English. Bridging the gap between possessing vocabulary and mastering language structure is essential. The purpose of College English Multifunctional Reading is to build this bridge for English learners, making its greatest feature vocabulary repetition, contextual memory, and reading advancement. Given that this book is also designed for the CET-4 exam, after integrating vocabulary into reading and memorizing words in context, it includes simulated reading tests that match the difficulty level of the CET-4. Purchasing this book allows learners to simultaneously familiarize themselves with vocabulary, reading, and exam-related content, making it a truly worthwhile investment.
The "Multifunctional Reading" series advocates a natural learning approach that aligns with the principles of lexical and psychological memory. We have invested significant effort in selecting and adapting articles to ensure they are up-to-date, align with CET-4 difficulty, and cover most of the vocabulary tested in the exam. This aims to provide intuitive difficulty standards for the simulated reading tests, truly reflecting the concept of progressive reading and steady improvement, thereby maximizing the book's alignment with our editorial vision. This vision is the best direction we have chosen after synthesizing scientific research, editorial experience, and reader feedback.
A careful reader may notice similarities between this book and last year's highly acclaimed Spark English Mastery series. Indeed, the "Multifunctional Reading" series and the "Mastery" series share the same core philosophy, but the "Mastery" series focuses more on the tight integration of Spark-style memory techniques and reading articles, with longer and more challenging texts. In contrast, the "Multifunctional Reading" series emphasizes the repeated exposure of syllabus vocabulary in both authentic English articles and CET-4 reading contexts. The authentic English articles are lively and engaging, while the simulated reading tests in the CET-4 reading section match the exam's difficulty, making them more suitable for CET-4 preparation.
Additionally, the detailed analysis of each question and the insightful tips on reading skills further highlight the unique features of the "Multifunctional Reading" series, setting it apart from the "Mastery" series while complementing it. It is worth noting that due to the shorter length of articles in the "Multifunctional Reading" series, the coverage of syllabus vocabulary is higher than that of the "Mastery" series (82% for the "Mastery" series), reaching 95% for CET-4 and 90% for CET-6.
Bridging vocabulary, achieving reading proficiency, and passing the exam are concerns for every English learner, especially those preparing for the CET-4. This is precisely the direction this book strives to fulfill. We hope this book can truly meet the learning and exam needs of, helping them overcome the challenges of the exam.