2006 September College English Test Band 4 Vocabulary Memorization Score 710 New Format

Author: Wu Qile, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: After the reform of the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4), although traditional vocabulary multiple-choice questions were abolished, the required vocabulary volume not only did not decrease but actually increased by 278 words. So, how should you arrange your vocabulary review? Revised to meet the new vocabulary requirements post-reform, CET-4 Vocabulary Made Easy can help you!
1. Too many words? Prioritize what you need to test: When reviewing words, you should focus without leaving anything out! The revised Made Easy includes all vocabulary specified by the Ministry of Education's Teaching Requirements for College English Courses (excluding middle school-level words not frequently tested in exams) and adds 278 new words required by the new question types. At the same time, while covering the meanings of words, it simplifies definitions through generalization and consolidation. This book precisely calculates the examination frequency of words and adopts a cross-ordered arrangement, allowing candidates to review them in order of importance from high to low, while avoiding confusion caused by similar word forms. Words frequently tested in past exams are highlighted in color in the vocabulary list to help candidates focus on key areas during review.
2. Classify by test method to identify weak spots: Based on their examination methods, words in this book are divided into six categories. "High-Frequency New Question Type Vocabulary" forms the foundation for all question types. "Vocabulary for Translation" and "Vocabulary for Cloze" frequently appear in the translation and cloze sections, respectively. These three categories use example sentences to demonstrate the most commonly tested meanings and usages of each word. "Essential Listening Vocabulary" and "Common Reading Comprehension Vocabulary" frequently appear in listening and reading sections, respectively, and this book selects authentic examples from past exam listening and reading passages to illustrate their usage. "Comprehension-Based Vocabulary" has never appeared in past exams and is arranged in a classified list format. With the change in question types, CET-4 has adjusted its vocabulary requirements: the depth of vocabulary testing has decreased, while its breadth has increased. The categorization and example sentences in this book aim to help candidates identify their weak areas and improve their ability to distinguish vocabulary in different contexts.
3. Don’t just "practice," aim for "mastery": This book selects questions from past exams and designs three types of exercises based on reform requirements: "New Question Type Training," "Translation Training," and "Cloze Training." These representative questions allow candidates to uncover examination patterns and enhance their skills. "Practice" is merely a means, while "mastery" is our goal!
4. Carry it with you, review and learn anew: The pocket-sized Made Easy is easy to carry, allowing candidates to study during spare time, such as breaks, waiting in line, or before meetings. More importantly, whenever candidates encounter anything or a situation that triggers associations with learned vocabulary, they can immediately open Made Easy to find relevant key points, reinforcing memory and deepening understanding. Through several such cycles of review and learning, candidates can achieve firm retention of vocabulary, making it difficult to forget even after a long time. Combining convenience and efficiency—Made Easy helps candidates stay ahead!