Impact wave series English TEM-4 and TEM-8 vocabulary one-stop solution

Author: Zhang Yanli, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The "A Comprehensive Vocabulary Guide for TEM-4 and TEM-8" has the following characteristics:
(1) Comprehensive Coverage: This book is based on the supplementary attachment "Vocabulary List for TEM-4 and TEM-8" of the "Teaching Syllabus for English Majors in Higher Education (2000 Edition)" (originally titled "General Vocabulary List for English Majors in Higher Education"). It basically includes all the vocabulary for TEM-4 and TEM-8, with some additions based on teaching experience and past exam questions, and some overly simple words are omitted considering the actual level of candidates.
(2) Emphasis on Key Words: For some simple words, only brief definitions are provided, while for words with complex usage and grammar that students often struggle with, notes are added to expand their usage, such as grammar, syntax (fixed phrases and sentence patterns), synonyms, exam key points, and vocabulary expansion (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and visually similar words).
(3) Clear Structure: To cater to candidates for TEM-4 and TEM-8, this book uses symbols to identify Level 8 vocabulary for easy selection. Words without any symbols (approximately 8,000) are required for TEM-4 candidates, while words with a symbol () (approximately 5,000) are key focus points for TEM-8 candidates. The book includes all vocabulary-related questions since the exam's implementation (1993-2005) and selectively includes non-vocabulary questions such as listening, error correction, translation, or reading to help candidates understand how vocabulary is used in actual exams. The questions are arranged in reverse chronological order based on the latest exams, and translation questions are translated into Chinese for reference. Additionally, a "Comprehensive Test" section is included at the end of the book to allow users to assess themselves after studying.