Latest College English (Intensive Reading) Synchronous Tutoring.2

Author: Simade School
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is based on the newly revised edition of College English (Reading Comprehension, Volumes 1-4) published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press. It is divided into ten units, each consisting of eight parts: an overview and background of the text, vocabulary and phrases, detailed explanation of key points and difficulties in the text, and answers and solutions to after-class exercises.
Around us, many successful individuals have experienced a sudden realization of a new self while reading an inspiring book or a deeply moving piece of literature, only to discover their true potential. Without such books or articles, they might have remained unaware of their own capabilities. Anything that helps us truly understand ourselves and awaken our potential is invaluable, no matter how small!
Choosing a good book is like choosing a friend—always select those who can inspire you, ignite your passion, motivate you to make a difference in the world, and encourage you to become an outstanding individual. This book is based on the newly revised edition of College English (Reading Comprehension, Volume 4) published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press. After extensive research, Simade found that almost all students with exceptional English performance succeeded not due to intelligence or talent but because they mastered two secret weapons:
1. Diligence. Behind their hard work lies a passion that fuels them, a powerful force for unlocking their potential.
2. Scientific learning methods. This is the shortcut to learning English, guiding you without detours and saving you valuable time.
The scientific method adopted by Simade includes the following sections for each text:
1. Overview and Background – To quickly immerse yourself in the text, it’s essential to understand its content and background. We have prepared an "One-Sentence Summary" and "Text Background," which together form this section.
- Text Overview and Background
2. Vocabulary and Phrases – Before learning the text, you must master the new words and phrases it contains. We have provided methods to help you learn them quickly, including listing root words or related words, highlighting key points, and clarifying easily confused terms. You can refer to our second section for this.
- Vocabulary and Phrases
(Note: Words marked with "④" indicate those that have appeared in the CET-4 exam, while those marked with "⑥" have appeared in the CET-6 exam.)
3. Key Points and Difficulties Explained – After completing the first two sections, you can begin studying the text. When you encounter important grammar points or difficulties, the third section will help you solve them.
- Key Points and Difficulties Explained
4. After-Class Exercise Answers and Solutions – After-class exercises are a comprehensive test of your learning and help you improve further in terms of vocabulary, sentences, grammar, and the text itself. Take them seriously. The fourth section is designed to help you complete the exercises correctly.
- After-Class Exercise Answers and Solutions
5. Memorize the Bright Sentences – A good habit in learning English is memorization. As the saying goes, "Read a thousand poems, and you’ll compose one without effort." However, you don’t need to memorize the entire text—just the standout sentences. This will help you accumulate knowledge gradually. We have selected beautiful sentences for this section.
- Memorize – Bright Sentences
6. Reference Translation – During your study, you may encounter sentences that are hard to understand. But don’t worry—you’re not alone. We’re here to help. Open to the sixth section.
- Reference Translation
7. CET-4/6 Practice Questions – The CET-4 and CET-6 exams aren’t difficult. Each unit covers several key points. After completing each lesson, you’ll feel closer to passing these exams. The seventh section provides convenient practice questions.
- Practice Questions
8. Achievement Test – Want to know how well you’ve mastered the vocabulary for this unit? If everything’s okay, you can move on to the next unit. If not, review it again! The eighth section will assess your progress.
- Achievement Test
To achieve high scores in exams, none of the eight sections can be skipped!
Success is for the few. Simade is rewriting this fact by giving every student the strongest push and the most powerful wings to achieve their goals. Simade believes that the differences between people are essentially the same—the only question is whether their potential has been called upon and discovered. "Empower the powerless and inspire the discouraged" is Simade’s mission and specialty.
Simade’s breakthrough method and success: All students take different paths but arrive at the same destination—success.