30 Days to Master the CET-4. Cloze. Translation. Short Answer Questions

Author: Lu Jianping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: True 30-day breakthrough, perfect combination of test, explanation, and practice, highlighting key exam points, targeted breakthrough, closely aligning with the latest syllabus and exam trends, and tailoring learning plans for readers. Pioneered the concept of the CET "Wealth Book." The "30 Days to Master CET-4" series is a self-study review book specifically designed for non-English majors (General English) learners to quickly achieve high scores in the "National College English Test Band 4." The series consists of seven volumes: Vocabulary Prep, Basic Knowledge, Listening, Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary, Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions, as well as Writing. The main creators of the series are teachers with years of experience in CET-4 and CET-6 English teaching. They are highly experienced in exam preparation guidance, and their students have achieved nearly a 100% pass rate in CET-4 every year. The series also includes contributions from individual CET-4 and CET-6 master exam takers who have written parts of the chapters. Their successful preparation experiences provide unique insights and valuable guidance for students preparing to tackle the CET-4 battlefield. This book is one of the volumes in the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, specifically the fourth part of the standard CET-4 exam. Before 1996, this section was always the "Cloze" (Cloze Test). In January and July 1996, "Translation" replaced "Cloze." In January 1997, "Short Answer Questions" (SAQ) were introduced. Since then, the fourth section has become the most unpredictable part of the CET-4 exam. This book is part of the "30 Days to Master CET-4" series, focusing on Cloze, Translation, and Short Answer Questions, and has the following features:
1. True 30-day breakthrough
The 30-day breakthrough in this book is scientifically and reasonably divided into a certain number of exercises, with daily practice of various question types. This helps students systematically, comprehensively, and with focus to grasp key points in a short time, enabling them to arrange their study time effectively, gradually master the new CET-4 formats, and ultimately conquer the exam.
2. Scientific and targeted
The editorial team strictly follows the question-setting principles of the "College English Test Band 4 Syllabus" and carefully studies and analyzes past exam papers. They boldly predict possible question formats for the coming year, ensuring the content is both scientific and targeted. We have carefully selected fresh, diverse, and authentic English articles, designed mock tests with a scientific approach, and explained problem-solving strategies in a humorous and engaging manner. This allows candidates to study independently and pass the exam without teacher guidance.
3. Highly humanized service system
Based on the "Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve," this book provides readers with a learning plan. By strictly following the review schedule, readers can ensure learning effectiveness (see usage instructions). At the end of the book, we have prepared learning diary pages for readers to record daily study insights and key difficulties. After completing the book, readers can cut out these pages and bind them into a notebook for convenient review.
This book is divided into three parts:
Classic—— (Cloze): The author statistically analyzes the frequency and distribution of "Cloze" questions since 1995, studies and dissects past exam papers, and provides detailed explanations and strategies from macro-level overall structure to micro-level word, sentence, and structural aspects. The "Challenge Past Papers" section includes 5 sets of 20 exercises, all sourced from reputable media like CNN (Cable News Network), The New York Times, and VOA (Voice of America), with fresh, authentic language and appropriate difficulty. Answers and detailed explanations are provided, offering strong persuasive content.
Practical—— (Translation): The author begins with an analysis of obstacles in "English-to-Chinese" translation, carefully examining factors that hinder accurate translation. Through examples, they introduce the standards and strategies for tackling "English-to-Chinese" translation in the CET-4 exam. The "Challenge Past Papers" section consists of 20 carefully selected exercises with rich content and diverse styles. Each article is accompanied by targeted translation examples and detailed explanations, with accurate and reference-worthy translations.
Popular—— (Short Answer Questions): The author introduces the scoring criteria and principles for SAQs in the CET-4 exam. By analyzing the question-setting formats of the latest two exam papers, they predict future question types and recommend effective answering strategies. The 20 exercises provide high-confidence review materials for candidates. The answer explanations are clear and gradual, making the self-study experience feel like having a professional and patient teacher guiding you.
This book is a self-study guide for CET-4 preparation and can be used flexibly by readers. The editorial team offers the following suggestions for reference:
- Carefully read the problem-solving guidance for each question type to understand the question-setting principles, scoring standards, and potential obstacles in solving the questions.
- Analyze and grasp the author's strategies. Try the techniques and strategies planned by the book's authors in the "Challenge Past Papers" exercises.
- Check your answers carefully against the reference answers and explanations.
- You can set your own time limits—doing one unit (one set of exercises) or one passage (one exercise) at a time.
- According to the CET-4 exam standards, the given time for the fourth section is 15 minutes. Therefore, follow this principle and adjust your time accordingly.
- Reference time: 15 minutes per passage.
- Never decide to skip reviewing a certain question type on your own. Exam formats change every year, and the most unpredictable is the new question types section. To pass the exam smoothly and achieve excellent results, we must prepare comprehensively.