2006 September Gold Mining Style Double Frequency Reading Vocabulary Level 4 (MP3 Version 710 Points New Type Questions)

Author: Wu Leqi, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher: Zhongshan Audio-Visual
Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The writing of "Gold Mining Style Smart Attack for Dual-Channel Reading Vocabulary #8226; CET-4 Edition" reflects Huayuan's newly developed learning concept—frequency-based contextual learning, integrating vocabulary acquisition and reading training. In this revision, 278 new vocabulary words required for the CET-4 new question types have been added, and new reading test formats—Fast Reading Comprehension and Passage Word Comprehension—have been introduced to align with the reform requirements of the CET-4 examination. The main features of this book are as follows:
1. Comprehensive Word Selection, Authoritative Definitions
This book includes all CET-4 vocabulary from the new "Teaching Syllabus for College English Vocabulary", excluding middle school vocabulary that is not high-frequency exam words. The definitions strictly follow the syllabus, ensuring their authority.
2. Computer-Based Frequency Classification, Gold Mining in the Sand
The vocabulary is divided into three levels of importance based on computer frequency statistics: high-frequency words, cognitive words, and comprehension-based words. High-frequency words are the foundation of all CET-4 question types, playing a crucial role in every section of the exam. Candidates must master them thoroughly. Cognitive words occasionally appear in reading passages related to specific themes; candidates are expected to understand their meanings and complete reading tasks without memorizing their spellings. Comprehension-based words rarely appear in past exams and are considered "cold" words; candidates should be able to recognize and understand their meanings without memorizing their spellings. These words are organized in a categorized list.
3. Classic Example Sentences, the Secret to Higher Scores
The example sentences in this book are derived from past CET-4 and CET-6 vocabulary questions and authoritative dictionaries such as The 21st Century English Newspaper. Dead words are meaningless without context; memorizing a word does not equate to mastering it. True mastery comes from using words fluently in specific linguistic environments. Some candidates who memorize CET-4 and CET-6 words thoroughly still fail the exam, demonstrating this principle. The example sentences in this book are diverse, fresh, and information-rich, with content and sentence structures consistent with real exam questions, unlike the "simplistic fill-in-the-blank" sentences found in some reference books. Thousands of classic example sentences repeatedly use vocabulary from the syllabus, enabling candidates to "review the old to learn the new." Many comprehension-based words appear in these sentences, allowing candidates to "comprehension-based" learn these words while studying key terms through reading. This approach yields multiple benefits. The excellent example sentences not only enhance learning interest and enrich general knowledge but also improve the ability to use vocabulary, read comprehension, and even writing skills.
4. Reading Frequency Classification, Dual Benefits
The book consists of 64 lessons, each accompanied by a reading comprehension exercise. The compilers have classified these passages into three levels of importance based on the frequency of questions in past exam reading comprehension sections: must-learn themes, frequently-tested themes, and cold themes, covering a total of 16 categories. These 64 reading comprehension passages further boost learning efficiency. Therefore, this book is not only an outstanding vocabulary book but also an excellent reading comprehension tutorial.
5. Three Reads, Three Drills, Step-by-Step Success
To align with the post-reform reading question requirements of the CET-4 exam, this book provides three types of reading exercises for each passage: Fast Reading Comprehension, Passage Word Comprehension, and Traditional Reading Comprehension. Candidates first skim the passage for the first read (for fill-in-the-blank questions, candidates can temporarily skip them during skimming, which will not affect their answers and will also train the essential skill of "skimming" for fast reading comprehension). Then, they complete three questions ("Fast Reading Comprehension"). Next, they carefully read the passage and select 10 appropriate words from 15 options in the "Passage Word Comprehension" to fill in the corresponding blanks. Finally, they read the passage once more and complete five "Traditional Reading Comprehension" questions. Through this process, candidates progressively delve deeper into the passage by reading from general to specific and answering from simple to complex. On one hand, they can review and reinforce the vocabulary they just learned. On the other hand, they can understand the format and angles of CET-4 reading questions and master answering techniques, achieving multiple benefits.
6. Magnetic Memory, Translation-Based Attack
The relationship between vocabulary and thematic passages is like that between magnetic particles and a magnetic field. Passages with the same theme often attract vocabulary of the same functional category. These words may not be high-frequency exam words but are crucial for reading comprehension. This book introduces a unique translation-based learning method, providing elegant translations for each passage. Dedicated readers can try translating the passage themselves before comparing their versions with the provided translation. Remembering a word does not mean understanding it; translating it correctly does.
7. Red Film Self-Assessment, Immediate Results
The book contains over 20,000 example sentences and test questions, with keywords in each sentence and question printed in red. By using the attached red transparent film to cover the keywords, candidates can conveniently test their learning progress at any time.