National Gold Medal Aoshu ABC Series Grade 8 English (General Version)

Author: Liu Xianxian
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (briefly referred to as the subject Olympiad) is one of the most extensive, widely participated, and influential subject competitions for primary and secondary school students in China. The subject Olympiad draws inspiration and extends from the International Mathematical Olympiad (briefly referred to as IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (briefly referred to as IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (briefly referred to as ICHO), and other internationally influential subject competitions for secondary school students, which are eagerly anticipated and followed by millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the Olympiad's strong emphasis on innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and the cultivation of students' exploration skills and the awakening of their innovative awareness, which are precisely the core elements of quality education. This is also the need for future development. Based on years of careful research on this activity both domestically and internationally, as well as a large number of outstanding books in this category, the Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited outstanding educators dedicated to this field from all over the country to compile and publish a series of Olympiad reading materials, including "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School," covering seven subjects—mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics—with over 200 varieties. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, we are considered the most influential among peers both domestically and internationally, and are the most appealing to primary and secondary school teachers and students. The purpose and characteristics of the "Gold Medal Olympiad" and "Gold Medal School" series are as follows:
First: High. Derived from the curriculum but exceeding it. Derived from the curriculum means it is written in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum means it is closely aligned with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and skill requirements, thereby fostering interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing abilities.
Second: Accurate. Scientifically precise and well-structured. Each book is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, providing in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
Third: Innovative. The questions selected are novel, unique, and engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school examination questions from both domestically and internationally, representing the highest level of current Olympiad standards and reflecting new concepts in curriculum reform, as well as new ideas, methods, and trends in competition question-setting.
Fourth: Selective. Carefully chosen examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and attainable. The focus is on generalizing from specific examples and applying knowledge to different contexts; it emphasizes multi-solution, multi-variable, and multi-question approaches to problems, with an emphasis on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
Fifth: Renowned. Gathered are renowned experts and competition highlights. The Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited distinguished professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to co-author these books.
Sixth: Comprehensive. This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling over 200 varieties:
1. "Gold Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition)" – For pre-school and lower grades, with 2 pre-school textbooks and 2 lower-grade textbooks, plus 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Rich in illustrations and educational fun, it aims to cultivate interest in mathematics and a sense of numbers in young children, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" (General Edition) – 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This series combines the commonalities of the new curriculum standards, traditional textbooks, and Olympiads while catering to the needs of students with special talents. Each book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. "Gold Medal Olympiad ABC Editions" – 8 volumes for primary school Chinese and mathematics, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook," these books provide targeted testing for students. Each book includes three types of question papers—A, B, and C—ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. "Gold Medal Olympiad Simulation Papers" – 4 volumes for primary school mathematics and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Part of the "Gold Medal Olympiad Textbook" series, these are comprehensive training papers simulating real competitions.
5. "Gold Medal Olympiad Question Compilation" – 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English. This series records the history of national primary and secondary school competitions over the past five years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. "Gold Medal Olympiad Hot Topic Question Classification and Solutions" – 2 volumes for primary school mathematics and informatics, and 12 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, biology, and informatics. This series selects recent hot topic questions from Olympiads, organizes them by chapter and knowledge point, and provides detailed explanations, making it very convenient for students to study.
7. "Gold Medal Exam Hot Topic Question Full Solutions" (tentative title) – 12 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series compiles the exam papers from 10 key education provinces over the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. Each book includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulation training.
8. "Gold Medal Olympiad 100 Wins Textbook" (Advanced Edition) – 8 volumes for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. This book follows the order of the new textbook content of the People's Education Press, organized by subject and unit. Each book is divided into sections such as key knowledge points and extended exploration, problem-solving skills, example interpretation, and pre-competition intensive training, suitable for pre-competition training and students with surplus learning capacity. It serves as an extension and enrichment of classroom knowledge.
9. "Gold Medal Olympiad (Gold Medal School) Classic Question Solutions" – 4 volumes for primary school mathematics and 29 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. This series follows the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, selecting typical exercises, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter, arranged from easy to difficult, and written in detail.
10. "Gold Medal Olympiad Weekly Tests" – 12 volumes for primary school mathematics, Chinese, and English, 15 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology, and 17 volumes for high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, English, and biology. These books follow the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, providing unit or weekly tests based on knowledge points.
11. "Gold Medal Olympiad Classic One-Question-Multiple-Solutions" – 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high and high school mathematics and physics. This series selects recent classic Olympiad questions with multiple solutions, where problems are solved from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. "International Gold Medal Olympiad Question Solutions" – 5 volumes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. This series compiles recent international competition questions by subject and year, providing detailed solutions. This series represents the highest level of current Olympiad standards and is considered the finest among all Olympiad books.