Grade 9 English - PEP Edition (Lower Volume) - Huanggang Middle School Workbook - (2nd Edition)

Author: Chen Dingchang
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Publishing Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Founded in 1904, Huanggang High School in Hubei Province was designated as a key high school in Hubei in 1953 and was awarded the title of "Advanced Unit in the National Education System" in 1986. In 2002, it was recognized as an "Advanced Unit in National Spiritual Civilization Construction." Huanggang High School upholds the educational philosophy of "people-centered, virtue-based education" and has developed a distinctive approach to nurturing students that combines "holistic development and specialized skills." It has pioneered a teaching style characterized by "seeking truth, striving for excellence, embracing diversity, and pursuing innovation." The outstanding performance in college entrance exams and competitions is a natural outcome of its long-term implementation of quality education, and only one aspect of its abundant teaching achievements.
When it comes to cultivating students, what magic formula does Huanggang High School possess? What is its ability to turn sand into a tower? What is its skill in turning stone into gold? These are questions I often hear. To think that Huanggang High School merely follows the of college entrance exams and passively engages in test-taking is incorrect. Huanggang High School does not advocate rote memorization or passive problem-solving. If it has any exceptional qualities, it lies in its ability to fully grasp the intent of test-setters and deeply understand the underlying principles, positioning itself as a leader rather than a blind follower.
Huanggang High School does not oppose teachers immersing themselves in a sea of problems but strongly advocates for students to break free from it. It opposes students from doing mechanical, simple, repetitive, and monotonous exercises but requires them to complete necessary ones. We encourage students to tackle diverse and widely applicable problems, allowing them to enrich their knowledge, develop skills, and enhance their qualities through the problem-solving process.
If there is any other success Huanggang High School has achieved, it is that while cultivating and shaping a large number of outstanding students, it has also forged its teaching staff, creating renowned master teachers in Hubei Province. These teachers possess profound scientific and cultural literacy, innovative educational concepts, unique teaching styles, artistic flair, and remarkable teaching achievements.
To showcase the talents of Huanggang High School's teaching staff and share their teaching results, we have organized and meticulously planned the writing of four series of books: "Huanggang High School Homework Books," "Huanggang High School Exam Papers," "Huanggang High School Junior High School Entrance Exam Comprehensive Review," and "Huanggang High School 2007 Senior High School Entrance Exam First and Second Round Training Materials."
The "Huanggang High School Homework Books" series is based on the "Teaching Syllabus" and "Exam Syllabus," highlighting the role of "homework" in the process of students forming learning abilities, problem-solving skills, and exam-taking skills. It reflects the inevitable connection between Huanggang High School students' brilliant performance in various exams and their rigorous daily practice. This series features a carefully designed format, including six major sections: "Knowledge Summarization," "Typical Examples," "Pre-Class Warm-up," "In-Class Homework," "After-Class Homework," and "Exam Online," to enhance students' abilities through intensive training. The series also has the following features:
1. Appropriate Exercise Placement: The exercises are carefully arranged to reinforce and progressively improve the key points, types of questions, and methods associated with each topic. The series aims to elevate students' problem-solving skills through progressive exercises in ability-based, open-ended, applied, and comprehensive formats.
2. Moderate Difficulty Gradient: The ratio of basic, intermediate, and difficult questions in this series is 6:3:1, making it suitable for the use of most middle schools. Additionally, the vast majority of questions are labeled with A, B, or C to indicate their difficulty level, ensuring clarity and appropriateness.
3. Detailed Solution Tips: The answers at the back of the book are well-balanced, with more detailed solutions provided for difficult questions. It is worth mentioning that the insightful hints offered at the right moments often play a pivotal role.
The series emphasizes the originality and quality of the authors' questions, with rigorous review and proofreading at every stage, striving to become a unique gem in the educational supplement market.