710 points brand new College English Test Band 6 multi-functional reading - (latest revised 2nd edition)

Author: Ma Degao
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The five essential elements of foreign language learning—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation—all depend on vocabulary. However, a pile of bricks does not constitute a building, and mere vocabulary alone cannot support the grand structure of English. There must be a bridge between possessing vocabulary and mastering the structure of the language. The purpose of College English Multifunctional Reading is to build this bridge for English learners, making its greatest feature vocabulary repetition, contextual memory, and reading advancement. Given that this book is also designed for the CET-4 exam, after integrating vocabulary into reading and memorizing words in context, it also includes simulated reading tests that match the difficulty level of the CET-4 exam. By purchasing this book, learners can simultaneously familiarize themselves with vocabulary, reading, and exam-related content, making it a truly worthwhile investment.
The "Multifunctional Reading" series advocates a natural learning approach that aligns with both lexical and psychological memory principles. We have devoted significant effort to selecting and adapting articles, striving to ensure that up-to-date British and American texts align with CET-4 difficulty levels and cover most of the vocabulary tested in the exam. This aims to provide intuitive difficulty standards for the CET-4 simulated reading tests, truly reflecting the concept of progressive reading and steady improvement, thereby maximizing the book's alignment with our planning direction. This direction is the best one we have chosen after synthesizing scientific research, editorial experience, and reader feedback.
A careful reader may notice similarities between this book and last year's highly acclaimed Sparkling English Comprehension series. Indeed, the "Multifunctional Reading" series and the "Comprehension English" series share the same core philosophy, but the "Comprehension English" series focuses more on the tight integration of Sparkling memory techniques and reading articles, with longer and more challenging texts. In contrast, the "Multifunctional Reading" series emphasizes the repeated appearance of syllabus vocabulary in both British and American contemporary texts and CET-4 reading contexts. The articles in the British and American contemporary texts section are lively and engaging, while the simulated reading tests in the CET-4 reading section match the exam's difficulty level, making them more suitable for CET-4 preparation.
Additionally, the detailed analysis of each question and the insightful tips on reading techniques further highlight the unique features of the "Multifunctional Reading" series, setting it apart from the "Comprehension English" series while complementing it. It is particularly noteworthy that the "Multifunctional Reading" series, with its shorter articles and larger number of selections, covers a higher percentage of syllabus vocabulary compared to the "Comprehension English" series (82% for the syllabus), achieving 95% (CET-4) and 90% (CET-6).
Connecting vocabulary, achieving reading proficiency, and passing the exam are concerns that every English learner, especially those preparing for the CET-4, pays close attention to. This is precisely the direction this book strives to fulfill. We hope this book can truly meet the learning and exam needs of, and help them overcome the challenges of the exam.