New College English Test Band 4 Training: Listening Practice (Includes CD)

Author: Wang Ming, Zhang Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The greatest advantage of this book is to achieve two birds with one stone. On the one hand, it enables students to practice quantitatively and specifically, combining both extensive and intensive learning. It helps students establish a conditioned reflex-like correspondence in their minds between words, sentences, and the pronunciation and reading of certain idiomatic expressions, allowing them to respond the fastest and most accurately in listening tests. On the other hand, it helps students familiarize themselves with the cultural background knowledge of English-speaking countries and understand some slang and dialects that may appear in listening tests, preventing them from losing points due to unfamiliarity with the cultural context. The book covers a wide range of knowledge, permeating all aspects of life. The editors have selected many novel and college-life-related dialogues or monologues, covering topics such as language learning, campus life, today's technology, culture, sports, entertainment, daily life, and anecdotes about celebrities. These materials are of moderate difficulty but can effectively improve students' listening skills.