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

Author: Zhao Zhencai (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book provides detailed and insightful answers to numerous issues in middle school English, marking a significant milestone in the history of middle school English teaching in China. It covers a wide range of topics, including middle school English vocabulary (especially distinguishing between similar words and structures), grammar, rhetoric, translation, writing, discourse, idiomatic usage, English-Chinese contrast, as well as differences in British and American English usage. The book is highly valuable in terms of knowledge. It can be said that almost all the English problems encountered by middle school students and teachers can be found satisfactory answers in this book. The book is closely tied to the practicalities of middle school English. The questions and examples provided are mostly selected from current junior and senior high school English textbooks and annual college entrance examination English tests. The issues selected are those frequently encountered by middle school students and teachers in China. In the explanations, the author engages in debates with erroneous views, contrasts opposing perspectives, or compares similar concepts, rather than simply listing dry examples. This not only enhances the knowledge and appeal of the book but also enables readers to understand not only "what" but also "why." The book identifies and analyzes common pitfalls in middle school English teaching in China, particularly the numerous errors found in current middle school English textbooks, their reference materials, and annual college entrance examination English tests. This is undoubtedly a major contribution by Professor Zhao Zhencai to middle school English teaching and testing.