(Third Edition 710 Points) Brand New College English Test Band 6 Multifunctional Reading

Author: Ma Degao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
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 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 the principles of lexical and psychological memory. We have invested significant effort in selecting and adapting articles to ensure they are up-to-date, in line with CET-4 difficulty, and cover most of the vocabulary tested in the exam. This aims to provide intuitive difficulty standards for the 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 exposure of outline vocabulary in both authentic English articles and CET-4 reading contexts. The authentic English articles are lively and engaging, while the simulated reading tests in the CET-4 reading section match the exam's difficulty, making them more suitable for CET-4 preparation.
Additionally, the detailed analysis of each question and the insightful tips on reading skills further highlight the unique features of the "Multifunctional Reading" series, setting it apart from the "Comprehension English" series while complementing it. It is particularly worth mentioning that due to its shorter articles and larger number of passages, the "Multifunctional Reading" series has a higher coverage rate of outline vocabulary compared to the "Comprehension English" series (82% for CET-4 and 90% for CET-6), reaching 95% for CET-4 and 90% for 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.