Graduate Entrance Exam Tips: Mastering Vocabulary in Context

Author: Mao Fenghua
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Features:
Scientific word selection method based on computer frequency statistics, selecting 60 passages from past exam papers, covering 3,500 high-frequency test words and 2,300 high-scoring reading vocabulary words, with a total vocabulary of 7,660.
Original memory method: Learn words through reading, memorize words through listening, reading, and reciting; reinforce memory through practice; simplify the process through chunking and quantification; enhance effectiveness through multiple repetitions.
High return on investment: Entries include definitions, collocations, and distinctions, along with classic example sentences from children's literature; passages are accompanied by translations, with analysis of difficult sentences and key reading points; the book also intersperses memory methods and learning insights.
The essence of learning lies in mastering scientific learning methods. The importance of vocabulary in English learning is like bricks to a building—“No bricks, no mansion.” Insufficient vocabulary severely restricts improvements in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, making it difficult for examinees to achieve ideal results in various exams.
At the same time, we have noticed that one of the key methods for assessing English proficiency is through reading comprehension. Therefore, in the English sections of postgraduate entrance exams and MBA entrance exams, reading comprehension accounts for 40% and 50% of the total score, respectively. This clearly demonstrates the significant role of improving reading comprehension in postgraduate English entrance exams.
If memorizing words is simply accumulating vocabulary and the foundation of learning English, then reading articles should be a leap in learning English—a comprehensive skill improvement that brings endless benefits. Especially for improving reading skills, memorizing articles on various topics can definitely strengthen candidates' perception of different types of English.
So, how can we effectively enhance the efficiency of vocabulary accumulation and organically combine memorizing words with improving reading comprehension? Memorize words through reading! Learn words while reading articles, memorize words through reading. While enjoying a relaxed reading experience, associate vocabulary with the context of the passage, thereby remembering both the meaning and usage of the words. Vocabulary memorization will no longer be dull and tedious, transforming lifeless words into vibrant ones.
Mr. Yu Guangzhong once said, “Characters are static, while sentences are dynamic. Characters only gain complete life when used in sentences. Sentences can be said to be the ecological environment of characters.” If words are fish, then articles are the water they rely on to survive. Therefore, to memorize words effectively, they must be learned in real reading environments to achieve twice the result with half the effort. This concept will completely transform the tedious learning of lifeless words into a relaxed learning of vibrant ones, making English no longer a roadblock in your studies.
Key Features of This Book:
Vocabulary leading, repeated memorization
Closely aligned with exam questions, supplemented by current articles
Native teacher narration to improve listening and speaking
Practice questions based on real exams
Integrating vocabulary, reading, listening, and translation into one package