New Concept English Multifunctional Vocabulary Memory Treasury (Volume 2)

Author: Zhang Jiancheng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is designed to highlight the following characteristics and advantages: , broad applicability and clear learning objectives. "New Concept English Multifunctional Vocabulary Memory Treasury (Volume 2)" is suitable for learners who have put English aside for years but have a certain foundation and wish to regain proficiency; for candidates preparing for the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4); and for learners who want to solidify their English foundation and study standard English. In "New Concept English Multifunctional Vocabulary Memory Treasury (Volume 2)," we have compiled high-frequency vocabulary commonly encountered in daily life and exams, as well as core vocabulary related to reading comprehension and grammar. We advocate active learning and application, ultimately mastering 1,500 to 4,000 words, laying a preliminary foundation for more advanced English language learning.
Second, it combines the advantages of a comprehensive reference book and a rapid ability-training book. Using the main verbs in the vocabulary of "New Concept English (Volume 2)" as memory points, the book extends comprehensively to help learners remember the noun and adjective forms of these verbs, as well as a large number of words with similar forms or meanings (or opposites). The vocabulary is generally arranged in the order of the lessons, reflecting the functions of quick lookup and memorization, making it convenient and practical.
Third, the book lists the verbs that must be mastered in each lesson, expanding memory for multiple common words. It includes over 2,000 (associative memory) entries related to common prepositional phrases with verbs, as well as noun, adjective phrases, and collocations, accompanied by example sentences, synonyms, differentiation of similar words, and real exam examples and exercises, forming a relatively complete knowledge system.
Fourth, the approach is innovative, combining traditional vocabulary memory methods based on word roots and etymology with highly practical expansion memory techniques.
Fifth, the content of the book aligns with China's current exams, emphasizing its strong applicability to testing. "New Concept English Multifunctional Vocabulary Memory Treasury (Volume 2)" matches the difficulty and requirements of the college entrance examination (Gaokao) and PETS Level 2, making it not only a practical treasury for English learning but also a red book for exam preparation.
Sixth, the book is highly targeted. It can serve as a dictionary-style reference book and also function as an exercise book. Students can easily identify their weak points in knowledge, enabling them to quickly look up explanations, example sentences, and key points of unclear vocabulary, thereby overcoming vocabulary difficulties and consolidating their learning achievements.