National English Proficiency Test: Smart Attack and Smart Memorization of Vocabulary (Level 1)

Author: Liu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is compiled based on the new PETS examination syllabus issued by the Ministry of Education. Entries generally consist of the following parts: headword, phonetic transcription, part of speech, inflectional forms of the headword, definition, memory techniques, typical example sentences, key points, vocabulary expansion, and classic examination questions.
(1) Headword: Words and phrases specified in the PETS examination syllabus vocabulary list.
(2) Phonetic Transcription: The pronunciation of the headword is indicated using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) after the headword. If a word has different pronunciations due to different parts of speech, both pronunciations are placed in brackets and separated by a semicolon. Generally, one pronunciation is marked for each headword; less common variant pronunciations are also provided when frequently used, separated by a semicolon.
(3) Part of Speech: The part of speech is indicated in italics using English abbreviations. If a headword has multiple parts of speech, they are arranged in order of commonality.
(4) Inflectional Forms of the Headword: This refers to irregular forms of verbs (e.g., irregular verb conjugations), irregular plural forms of nouns, irregular comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, etc. For the convenience of candidates, we have systematically organized and compiled irregular verb conjugations and irregular plural forms of nouns, presenting them in a table format in the book.
(5) Symbols and Typography Usage Instructions
(6) Key Learning Points of Entries
[Memory Techniques]: Flexible and diverse, including methods such as contextual interest, rhymes, root-based, and affix-based memorization.
[Typical Example Sentences]: Words are static, but sentences are dynamic. Vivid example sentences help reinforce the memory of each word.
[Key Points]: Fixed collocations, phrases, and related grammatical points associated with the word.
[Vocabulary Expansion]: Under this entry, additional sections such as "Synonyms," "Antonyms," "Distinguishing," and "Related" are listed to further expand knowledge and aid in comprehensive understanding.
[Classic Examination Questions]: Carefully selected real examination questions are provided, with detailed explanations by expert setters.