College English Test Band 4 Vocabulary: 100 Days of Timed and Quantified Practice for a Score of 710 (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Shaohua
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Ministry of Education issued the "Reform Plan for the National College English Test (CET) Band 4 and 6 (Trial)" in 2005. From the perspective of new question types, the CET Band 4 has undergone significant changes in both content and format. Although the CET Band 4 does not have a separate vocabulary or grammar section, the increased volume and difficulty of questions in listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and comprehensive tests effectively require a higher vocabulary level from examinees. Candidates should not ignore vocabulary learning simply because the new format does not include a dedicated vocabulary section. In English learning, accumulating vocabulary is something that learners at all levels must dedicate time and effort to achieve a certain level of English proficiency. The size of one's vocabulary is one of the key factors determining the success or failure of English learning or exams. Many people pass major exams after cramming vocabulary right before the test. Vocabulary is the foundation—without it, how can you build a skyscraper? Recognizing the importance of vocabulary is not enough; you must have a well-planned, timed, and methodical vocabulary memorization schedule, and you must strictly follow it. The editors meticulously designed and compiled this book. Its purpose is to provide students preparing for the new CET Band 4 with a resource for quickly memorizing vocabulary. By following the methods and schedule suggested in this book and practicing for about a hundred days, candidates can expect to significantly improve their vocabulary level in a short time. If they master the example sentences in the book, their reading comprehension and writing skills will also improve greatly without realizing it. The editors have designed the book as follows:
1. Organized into 14 units, each containing 100 words per week, making it convenient for candidates to review regularly and systematically.
2. Provides weekly learning methods and tasks.
3. Each entry includes classic example sentences (ranging from 4 to 10 words) to help candidates understand and memorize them easily.
4. Brackets indicate the specific questions in recent CET Band 4 exams where the word (or its derivative) appears. The underlined questions are the correct answers, while those without underlines are distractors. Words marked with a background color are from CET Band 6 exams (to reflect their frequency of appearance in exams—candidates need not check these). This helps distinguish high-frequency vocabulary.
5. The "Note" section in some entries includes etymology insights, allowing candidates to apply their knowledge to other words.
6. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order.
7. The page layout uses a split English-Chinese format, making the comparison clear and facilitating self-checking. Candidates can cover and mark words they have memorized to improve efficiency.
8. The book includes a quick review list of CET Band 4 vocabulary, mini-quizzes for each vocabulary unit, and a task schedule at the end. For students without a teacher nearby, this task schedule is the best supervisor. Whether you aim for long-term improvement or an upcoming exam, studying this book is not just about learning vocabulary—it is also a test of willpower. Only by overcoming laziness can you achieve success.