Like a fish in water, memorize vocabulary: English majors' Level 4 vocabulary contextual memory

Author: Mao Fenghua
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features:
The book features:
· Vocabulary in Context, Multi-pronged Approach
The book is divided into 30 units, each consisting of vocabulary, example sentences, passages, and classic exam questions. Each unit begins with a vocabulary section. These words are provided with phonetic transcriptions, Chinese-English annotations, collocations, and example sentences to help students overcome the "roadblock" of "unknown words." Subsequently, the usage of words is presented in different contexts, and the example sentences provided for each word are all sourced from the texts of New English Course (Volumes 1–4) and past professional English proficiency exam questions, ensuring the authenticity and authority of the contextual examples. Through this process, students not only review the course material but also familiarize themselves with exam content, achieving the dual benefits of "hitting two birds with one stone"!
· Aligned with Exam Questions, Contemporary Texts as a Shield
Language is alive, and vocabulary, grammar, and structure can only reflect their essence, style, and significance within the context of articles. Only with strong reading skills can one grasp the life of language and apply it effectively! The 60 passages selected in this book are all from past professional English Level 4 exam questions, accompanied by accurate Chinese translations and English-Chinese comparisons to reinforce the learning of vocabulary, transforming "dead" words into a living language. Like a shield, it builds a strong barrier for your vocabulary learning!
· Native Speaker Pronunciation, Enhancing Listening and Speaking
Psychologists have pointed out that the coordinated activity of multiple senses is one of the key conditions for improving memory effectiveness. In human memory, 25% comes from visual input, 15% from auditory input, and combining the two achieves a 65% effect. English is a spoken language, and listening accounts for a significant portion of the information acquired in English learning. We have carefully provided recordings by native speakers for this book, allowing students to learn vocabulary while listening to the recordings. This not only greatly improves listening and speaking skills but also enables students to memorize and use words effortlessly, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
· Practice with Exam Questions, Deepening Memory
After mastering the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of vocabulary, how can you ensure you have fully grasped the true meaning of the words? No worries—after each unit, we have carefully arranged 20 practice questions specifically targeting the vocabulary just learned, with detailed explanations for each question.
· Integrating Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, and Writing
This book breaks the traditional concept of vocabulary learning as mere memorization, integrating vocabulary, passages, and pronunciation into a unified whole. Students can memorize words through reading, in context, and even while listening. Highlighting its three-dimensional features, it scientifically combines various effective methods, marking a significant innovation in vocabulary books! This book can not only be used as a vocabulary guide but also as a listening, reading, and writing companion, effortlessly improving your English skills.
We sincerely hope this book can bring a glimmer of hope to students struggling in the jungle of English learning. The journey of learning English is arduous, but only those who are not afraid of challenges can reach the summit and see the grand landscape of all the mountains!