07 Changxi (Fifth Edition) College English CET-4 Standard Reading 100 Passages (Full Translation) (710 Points New Format)

Author: Wang Changxi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features:
1. Comprehensive Selection of Standard Articles
This book includes 100 articles, categorized into three sections based on the three major question types in the actual exam: Part 1—Fast Reading, Part 2—Passage Vocabulary, and Part 3—Passage Reading. Articles of the same theme are grouped together under each section. Out of the 100 articles, there are 21 on education and culture, 40 on social life, 12 on economy and employment, and 27 on science popularization and environment. All the content is fresh, highly relevant to current situations and hot issues, with strong socialization and high knowledge. The length of the articles is strictly controlled according to the requirements of different question types, with difficulty levels comparable to or slightly higher than those of the actual exam.
2. Rigorously Designed Standard Test Questions
Each article in the three question types has been carefully studied in terms of question setting, with difficulty levels equivalent to those of the CET-4 exam. This provides candidates with better pre-exam warm-up training. The "Answer and Explanation" section not only offers reference answers but also identifies the question types, provides specific problem-solving strategies, and analyzes answer techniques, enabling candidates to achieve a "learn by doing" effect.
3. "Vocabulary Mastery" Section in Part 3—Passage Reading
Of the 50 short passages in Part 3—Passage Reading, each is followed by a "Vocabulary Mastery" section that annotates core CET-4 vocabulary and phrases, as well as out-of-level words. Phrases or example sentences are provided for some key words. This helps candidates deepen their understanding of vocabulary in practical applications and more accurately comprehend the passages.
4. Accurate and Natural Full-Text Translation
All 75 passages in Part 2—Passage Vocabulary and Part 3—Passage Reading are provided with full-text translations, facilitating independent self-study for candidates. This not only helps them understand the original text but also allows them to check their translation skills while reading. Thus, they can improve their English-Chinese translation abilities while strengthening their reading comprehension, achieving a dual-purpose goal.
5. Synchronized Guidance to Analyze Difficulties
All articles in the book are accompanied by synchronized guidance on the right side. The guidance content varies by question type. For Fast Reading, it mainly presents the main idea of each paragraph; for Passage Vocabulary, it highlights some difficulties in understanding the passage and key phrases during writing; for Passage Reading, in addition to explaining difficult points and key phrases, it focuses on explaining the question-setting points.
6. Practical Tips on Reading Techniques
The emergence of new question types requires theoretical and methodological guidance. The book intersperses 24 examples of reading methods and problem-solving techniques throughout the 100 articles in the three sections. These techniques are not only specific to question types but also provide important guidance for all question types.
7. Famous Speeches to Regulate Mood
The preparation process is both a learning process and a monotonous one. For the purpose of regulating mood and due to space constraints, the book includes three famous speeches, placed at the end of each section, for candidates to enjoy and reflect upon in their spare time.