New Outline for Quick Breakthrough in Gaokao English: Cloze Test

Author: Guan Weidong
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book consists of six chapters. The first two chapters introduce the basic types of cloze tests and common mistakes made by examinees, while also proposing correct problem-solving approaches and techniques. The greatest feature of this book is its unconventional approach to solving cloze tests, emphasizing a focus on "meaning." It categorizes most cloze test questions as tests of "meaning," which includes not only the meaning of context and sentences but also the true meaning of individual words. Chapter 3 provides a detailed application of the problem-solving approaches and techniques discussed in Chapter 2 by thoroughly analyzing four postgraduate entrance examination (PGE) (original text: ), enabling candidates to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and approaches behind cloze test questions through the analysis of real exam papers. The fourth chapter is a practice section, featuring 20 carefully selected cloze test passages for self-assessment, along with detailed solutions and problem-solving strategies. Chapter 5 lists frequently tested synonyms and near-synonyms, as well as a separate section on commonly used prepositions. Chapter 6 covers fundamental but often overlooked grammar knowledge. The purpose of this book is to help candidates master the correct approaches and techniques for solving cloze test questions, achieving twice the result with half the effort, and enabling a large number of candidates to overcome the challenge of the PGE cloze section. It is believed that through this book, candidates will see improvement not only in their problem-solving skills but also in their overall English proficiency.