2008-Postgraduate Entrance Exam English Reading 200 Passages-(Includes a Free Reading Software Worth 38 Yuan)(3rd Edition)

Author: Ma Degao
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Spark English addresses the urgent needs of test-takers, catering to their concerns. Based on the careful integration of suggestions and experiences from renowned postgraduate entrance exam English tutors and high-scoring candidates, this book creatively and innovatively plans and compiles the unique "Postgraduate Entrance Exam English Reading Comprehension 200 Articles," considering the review characteristics, psychology, and needs of postgraduate students. With our meticulous effort, attention to detail, and scientific methods, this book brings immediate and surprising results to candidates' reading review. The writing and explanations of this book fully incorporate the following features:
Carefully Selected Materials, Aligned with the Syllabus. All articles in this book are carefully selected by teachers from well-known universities from their daily teaching materials. In terms of length and (), they reflect the characteristics of past exam questions: diverse in selection, touch on hot topics, and contain a moderate amount of words beyond the syllabus and complex sentences close to those in the actual exam. Notably, it includes the newly added question types in the latest postgraduate entrance exam syllabus, making the book fully compliant with the requirements and helping candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format.
Separate Booklets, Targeted Practice. The 200 articles are divided into 33 units following the format of postgraduate entrance exam reading comprehension questions. Each 10-12 units are compiled into one booklet, totaling three booklets. This design is convenient for carrying and allows candidates to conduct targeted intensive training, breaking down the originally challenging reading exercises into smaller, manageable parts. This helps candidates gain confidence and improve steadily. Moreover, the difficulty levels of all questions are reasonably balanced, enabling candidates to gradually enhance their reading and exam-taking skills.
Connected Explanations, Directly Targeting Key Points. All articles and questions in this book are thoroughly analyzed and expertly commented on by exam specialists. The "Connected Explanations" use visual, interconnected formats to provide intuitive analysis for each reading article in every unit, making complex concepts easy to grasp. This helps candidates identify the actual sources of answers, giving them confidence when solving problems. The "Reading Highlights" clarify the structure of the articles, while the "Answer Explanations" help candidates understand the reasoning behind the answers, fostering correct problem-solving thinking. The "Full Text Translation" provides the complete Chinese translation of all translation questions, greatly aiding in accurate expression. The accompanying "Translation Analysis" offers more detailed language guidance.
Categorized Index, Multi-functional Use. This book introduces the innovative "Multi-functional Categorized Index," which provides detailed indexes of themes, genres, and difficulty levels for all 200 articles. This allows candidates to selectively focus on specific types of reading materials, making the book versatile and greatly enhancing its utility.
Selected Difficult Sentences, Systematic Overcoming. In each reading comprehension article, 1-4 complex sentences are selected and visually deconstructed to highlight their challenging elements. Additionally, beyond the three reading booklets, this book includes a bonus "100 Examples of Difficult Sentence Explanations," which collects over 100 difficult sentences from past exam questions and typical examples. These are analyzed for grammar and syntax, with reference translations provided to guide candidates in overcoming the difficulty of complex sentences.
Key Vocabulary, Concentrated Practice. At the end of the explanation for each article, there is a "Core Vocabulary" section, including functional words and words beyond the syllabus. It provides definitions and explanations for key and challenging words in the text. In response to requests from readers, phonetic transcriptions are added, helping candidates learn vocabulary in context and easily overcome difficulties.