2008- Gaokao English Syllabus Vocabulary: Key Points, Usage, and Distinctions (Includes one free MP3)

Author: Li Yuzhi
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This book has the following characteristics: 1. Closely aligned with the new postgraduate entrance examination English syllabus, it draws on the strengths of dozens of English vocabulary manuals from both the UK and the US, as well as domestic sources, while fully considering the practical needs of candidates in learning English. It selects the main meanings of words with precision, removing the unnecessary and simplifying the complex, to prevent candidates from becoming discouraged by the overwhelming number of definitions. 2. Based on entries, it tackles long and complex sentences. Understanding sentences is the key to English reading. All reading passages in the postgraduate entrance examination English test are selected from major English-language publications, covering topics such as social life, science and technology, and economics. If you cannot overcome the challenge of long and complex sentences, your reading speed will not see a significant improvement. In the postgraduate entrance examination English reading comprehension section, sentences with 50-70 words are not uncommon. The sentence structures in postgraduate entrance examination English reading are often difficult, which often confuses many beginners, forcing them to give up the idea of understanding the articles. Therefore, during the preparation phase for the postgraduate entrance examination in English, using a relatively short time to defeat this roadblock of long and complex sentences is a pressing task for many candidates. This book is written in response to the needs of candidates. 3. To help candidates further improve their language proficiency after mastering the basic meanings and usage of words, this book specially includes a "Vocabulary Comparison" section to help candidates better grasp the usage of synonyms.