XH2007 College English Test Band 4 Two-Way Dual-Speed Reading (New 710 Score Format)

Author: The Group for Compiling CET-4 Examination Questions
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book introduces the concept of discourse into reading methods. Traditional reading techniques generally focus only on sentences or paragraphs, making the entire reading process isolated and passive. After incorporating the concept of discourse, the reading process becomes coherent and active. By analyzing authentic CET-4 reading passages, we discovered patterns between discourse structures and question-setting, thus understanding that mastering discourse patterns can help grasp the article's framework quickly and assist in solving problems. When tackling reading questions, it is often difficult to first fully comprehend the entire article before answering, as time is limited in the exam. Another reason for slow speed is a lack of sensitivity to question points. The second concept introduced in this book is the Keyword Positioning Method for Solving Questions. This refers to locating the source of the question in the original text using keywords from the question stem or options, then carefully reading the relevant part to find the answer. Discourse Reading Method involves predicting question points based on discourse patterns while reading. Keyword Positioning Method involves searching for question points through the questions themselves. Combining both methods ensures precise comprehension of the article and rapid problem-solving, embodying the essence of bidirectional accelerated reading.