CET-6 English Vocabulary Explanations and Key Points - (2008 Edition) (5th Edition)

Author: Zhang Lei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: The writing characteristics of this book are as follows:
⑴ Phonetic symbols: Phonetic symbols are an effective tool for memorizing words. Knowing the pronunciation of any word helps with memorization.
⑵ Example sentences: A large number of postgraduate entrance exam English reading and translation test questions are adopted, with difficulty levels very close to that of the exam. Candidates can translate first and then compare the translations, memorizing vocabulary in an environment close to the exam's word usage style and difficulty.
⑶ Common collocations: English is a language of prepositions, and candidates should understand the meanings of common words in different collocations and usage contexts to avoid comprehension errors in reading and translation.
⑷ Easily confused words: Considering that candidates often mix up homophones with the same form but different meanings, this book specially lists this category to enhance memory through comparison.
⑸ Common out-of-syllabus vocabulary: This section lists common out-of-syllabus vocabulary from past postgraduate entrance exam questions, appropriately raising vocabulary requirements to adapt to the increasing difficulty of the exam.
Vocabulary review is the foundation of English preparation, but rote memorization of words is time-consuming and yields slow results. It is essential to combine vocabulary memorization with reading, translation, and other exercises. It is recommended that candidates dedicate a concentrated period of time, such as 2-3 hours daily, to intensive vocabulary memorization in the early stages of review. The goal is to gain a general yet comprehensive understanding of the syllabus vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
In the middle stages of preparation, candidates should primarily use reading and translation to reinforce vocabulary. During this phase, it is important to focus on methods: first complete reading and translation exercises, then look up and record words or phrases that are unclear. Candidates must pay attention—the worst way to review is to constantly flip through a vocabulary manual while reading.