Phrase Memorization: New Curriculum English (Senior High School Version) - English-Chinese Contrast

Author: Gao Ling, Chen Pu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The book features:
1. Concise content. The book selects nearly 2,000 phrases from the "English Curriculum Standards" and current textbooks, with each phrase including only word meaning, example sentences, and translations. It avoids being overly verbose and focuses on digestibility.
2. Carefully selected example sentences. Each word in the book is accompanied by at least one carefully chosen example sentence, aiming to convey as much semantic, grammatical, and pragmatic information as possible through as few sentences as possible.
3. Scientific layout and user-friendly design. Phrases and their basic definitions are printed in a double-column format with colored background patterns, making them highly visible and easy to memorize. Example sentences are presented in English-Chinese left-right comparison. Beginners can start from left to right, from English to Chinese, focusing on understanding the meaning of the words. Later, they can switch to right to left, from Chinese to English, focusing on mastering the usage of the words. Through this repetitive practice, one can achieve the level of "familiarity with the Tang poetry" without actually writing it. Additionally, the font pairing is reasonable, the font size is appropriate, the line spacing is well-adjusted, and the key words are printed in color. These design elements not only make the book aesthetically pleasing but also enhance readability.
It should be noted that one book cannot solve all problems. If you need to understand the structure of these phrases, their functions in sentences, or details such as whether phrase verbs are transitive or intransitive, or the sentence patterns they use, we recommend you also find the companion book, Comprehensive Explanation of New Curriculum English Phrases. This book offers multi-angle and comprehensive explanations, along with more example sentences. When used in conjunction with the main book, they complement each other, ensuring significant benefits.