2008-Long Sentences and Word Breakthrough in Postgraduate Entrance Examination English

Author: Li Yuzhi
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This book aims to help candidates achieve a breakthrough and leap in vocabulary within a short period, thereby overcoming the greatest challenge on the path to postgraduate entrance exams. It breaks the conventional arrangement of many vocabulary books, which often lack clarity in prioritization, fail to distinguish difficulty levels, and evenly distribute time and effort, providing candidates with more targeted guidance. The authors have long been engaged in postgraduate English tutoring and teaching, publishing numerous beloved postgraduate English preparation series. This book is a meticulous creation by the authors, covering all vocabulary required by the exam syllabus.
During the process of teaching postgraduate entrance exams at New Oriental, the author has had a profound understanding that most candidates lack a solid grasp of vocabulary and complex sentences. In vocabulary memorization, many candidates remember numerous words but are unfamiliar with high-frequency core vocabulary. When faced with complex sentences, many candidates are overwhelmed by the vast amount of English grammar and confusing reading materials, leaving them helpless. Addressing these issues, this book goes beyond mere memorization, including 747 complex sentence examples and 1,588 high-frequency core words, focusing on in-depth analysis of sentences to help candidates master the meaning and usage of words. At the same time, accurate understanding and proficient memorization of vocabulary enhance candidates' comprehension and application of sentences. The key features of this book can be summarized as follows:
1. New Concept, Comprehensive Guidance for Exam Preparation
Fully embracing the new concept of "learning vocabulary through real exam questions," this book guides the latest trends in exam preparation. Most of the complex sentence examples are derived from past exam questions in reading comprehension, translation, and cloze tests, providing comprehensive analysis and summarizing core vocabulary.
2. Innovative Format, Unique Memorization Methods
Breaking away from the traditional method of memorizing words in alphabetical order, this book adopts a new approach: memorizing words through sentences, using familiar words to learn new ones, and cycling through memory in a connected manner, ultimately achieving a dual breakthrough in vocabulary and complex sentences.
3. Precise Positioning, All-Round Enhancement
Each example sentence in the book is marked with the year it appeared in past exam questions, providing precise positioning and analysis to resolve candidates' grammatical confusion. This allows candidates to reinforce grammar knowledge while memorizing words. The book presents classic example sentences from past exam questions, clarifying grammar through examples, offering translations, and breaking down vocabulary, ensuring candidates achieve maximum results in the shortest time.