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

Author: Jin Xin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The subject Olympiad for primary and secondary schools (abbreviated as "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 from and extends the concept of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), and other internationally influential subject competitions for secondary school students, which attract millions of young students every year. The reason for such widespread attention lies in the Olympiad's strong innovation, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and emphasis on cultivating students' exploration skills and inspiring their innovative awareness, which are precisely the core content of quality education. This is also the need for future development. Based on a meticulous study of this activity in China and abroad over the years, 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 sequentially compile and publish a series of Olympiad reading materials titled "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School," totaling more than 200 varieties in seven subjects: mathematics, Chinese, English, physics, chemistry, biology, and information science. In terms of the variety, quantity, and quality of our Olympiad books, we are considered the most influential in our domestic and international peers and hold the greatest charm in the hearts of primary and secondary school teachers and students. The compilation purpose and characteristics of the "Golden Medal Olympiad" and "Golden Medal School" series are as follows:
1. High: Derived from the curriculum but exceeding it. Derived from the curriculum means compiling in accordance with the new [curriculum standards] of the Ministry of Education; exceeding the curriculum means closely aligning with the competition syllabi of various levels, ensuring comprehensive alignment in content, question types, and ability requirements, thereby cultivating interest, developing intelligence, and enhancing skills.
2. Accurate: Scientifically precise and logically structured. Each volume is designed according to the characteristics of the subject, scientifically organized, and follows a progressive principle, offering in-depth yet accessible analysis and comprehensive, detailed problem-solving methods.
3. Innovative: The questions selected are novel, unique, and highly engaging. They gather the essence of recent Olympiad, middle school, and high school exam questions from China and abroad, 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.
4. Refined: Carefully selected examples are challenging yet not obscure, flexible, and attainable. The focus is on learning from one example to understand many, and on solving one problem in multiple ways or transforming it into different variations and questions. Emphasis is placed on training thinking skills rather than rote memorization, making learning an interest and hobby.
5. Renowned: A gathering of distinguished educators and a collection of top competitions. The Editorial Department of the Subject Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools has invited renowned professors from prestigious universities, special-grade teachers, senior teachers, subject leaders, and famous Olympiad gold medal coaches to jointly compile these books.
6. Comprehensive: This series includes the following 12 sets, totaling more than 200 varieties:
1. Golden Medal Olympiad Entrance Textbook (ABC Edition): 2 pre-school textbooks, 2 lower-grade textbooks, and 2 lower-grade ABC editions. Richly illustrated and fun to learn, designed to cultivate interest and intuition in mathematics for pre-school and lower-grade students, guiding them into the magical world of mathematics.
2. Golden 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 students with special talents. Each volume is divided into sections such as key knowledge points, example analysis, thought analysis, typical exercises, and answer hints.
3. Golden 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 Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook, these books provide targeted testing for students. Each volume includes A, B, and C types of papers, ranging from easy to difficult, allowing students of different levels to choose appropriate training.
4. Golden 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 Golden Medal Olympiad Textbook series, these are comprehensive training papers simulating real competitions.
5. Golden Medal Olympiad Question Compilation: 1 volume for primary school mathematics and 4 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English. A series recording the history of national primary and secondary school competitions in recent years, documenting the glorious achievements of subject education, celebrating the collective wisdom of teachers, and showcasing the talents of students across the country.
6. Golden 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, Chinese, 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. Golden 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 of 10 key education provinces in China over the past five years, categorizing them by subject and knowledge point with detailed solutions. Each volume includes sections such as exam knowledge point explanations, hot topic question analysis, summary of patterns, and simulation training.
8. Golden Medal Olympiad 100-Victory Textbook (Advanced Edition): 8 volumes for primary school mathematics and Chinese, and 12 volumes for junior high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, Chinese, and English. Based on the content order of the new textbooks from the People's Education Press, these books are compiled by subject and unit. Each volume 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, serving as an extension of classroom knowledge.
9. Golden Medal Olympiad (Golden 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, based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, organizes typical exercises, middle school exam questions, high school exam questions, and difficult questions by subject and chapter, carefully selected and written in order of increasing difficulty.
10. Golden 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, based on the content order of the People's Education Press textbooks, are test papers organized by knowledge point and unit or weekly for testing purposes.
11. Golden 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 Olympiad classic questions with multiple solutions, where "one-question-multiple-solutions" refers to solving problems from different perspectives and approaches, making these exercises highly skillful and engaging.
12. International Golden 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. These books represent the highest level of current Olympiad standards and are considered the finest in the realm of Olympiad books.