College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) Changes and Strategies: A New Type of Question Guide for CET-4 (With CD-ROM)

Author: Wu Dingmin, Liu Changjiang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is based on the "Reform Plan for the National College English Test Band 4 and 6 (Trial)" announced in February 2005, and is written in reference to the sample test papers for the Band 4 trial examination published by the Reform Project Group and Examination Committee of the National College English Test. The book consists of three main parts and two appendices.
Part 1: Changes in the Examination
This section reviews the history of past reforms of the Band 4 examination in the form of Q&A. It then compares the new and old question types, focusing on the various changes introduced in this trial examination in terms of content and form, such as question types, emphasis on testing, score distribution, test paper layout, scoring standards, and score reporting methods.
Part 2: Strategies
Referencing the sample test papers of the trial examination, this section provides detailed analysis and explanations for various question types, including listening, reading, writing, cloze, error correction, and translation. It helps candidates fully understand the characteristics of each question type, grasp the key points, and master the answer strategies. Based on this, it summarizes ands examination strategies to enable candidates to apply them in practice. A large number of targeted practice questions are provided for each question type, not only helping students solve potential exam problems but also helping them focus on key areas and overcome difficulties in their English learning.
Part 3: Practical Practice
This section simulates three Band 4 test papers based on the sample test papers of the trial examination. The listening section is accompanied by audio recordings, providing candidates with a warm-up and preview before the exam.