College English 160 Reading Comprehension Drills: Level 6

Author: Lu Jian, Dang Junqing
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: College English Reading Comprehension Training is one of the core products of the ETO English series, which has received widespread acclaim since its launch. This book is closely aligned with the college English teaching syllabus and adapts to the reform trends of the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. It is meticulously crafted by a team of renowned English education experts and CET-4/CET-6 exam committee members, providing you with timely, authoritative, and powerful review assistance to help you stay one step ahead and gain an edge in both learning and exams. The book features the following eight key characteristics:
1. Innovative Layout: The book consists of 40 units, each strictly following the themes of reading passages from past CET-4/CET-6 exams. Each unit corresponds to a real exam reading passage, spanning from 1996 to 2005.
2. Diverse Selection: All passages are selected from recent articles in English-language publications from the UK and the US, reflecting current social and linguistic trends. The content covers fields such as economics, science, sports, politics, history, and ethics. Engaging material helps improve quality, while a wide range of topics aids in expanding knowledge.
3. Appropriate Difficulty: The questions, complex sentences, out-of-syllabus vocabulary, and passage lengths in each reading are aligned with real exam standards, closely following the syllabus. This allows students to experience exam-like conditions, helping them understand their strengths and weaknesses.
4. Article Framework Analysis: The answer key and explanations provide a concise overview of the passage structure. This helps readers grasp the main idea, understand the organization, and clarify the logical flow, which is essential for improving reading skills.
5. Long Sentence Mastery: Analyzing recent CET-6 exams reveals an increase in complex sentences. Therefore, we have selected challenging sentences from the passages, analyzed their main structures, explained difficult vocabulary and comprehension points, and included Chinese translations to help students overcome reading obstacles and fundamentally enhance their abilities.
6. Detailed Answers: All answers in the book are carefully reviewed and verified by experienced teachers with years of teaching and exam tutoring experience. The explanations are insightful, to the point, and categorized to help students easily master exam techniques.
7. Exam Traps: The book includes an Exam Trap section in the question explanations, analyzing incorrect options, identifying reasons for errors, summarizing problem-solving strategies, and providing generalizable insights to prevent recurring mistakes, further strengthening exam skills.
8. Vocabulary Breakthrough: Vocabulary is the foundation of reading improvement. The most effective way to memorize and understand words is through contextual learning. Therefore, we have selected key and challenging vocabulary from each passage, providing part of speech and definitions, compiled into a concise vocabulary guide to facilitate memorization and easy reference.