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English preparation strategy for the entrance examination of SZCE
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In the blink of an eye, it's March 3, 2024! So will it be far from the 2024 SZSE entrance exam? The students who want to take the Shenzhen International Exchange are anxiously preparing for the exam and dare not take it lightly. In order to help students prepare for the exam more planned,European and American Public SchoolThoughtfully put together a copy2024 SZSE Entrance Examination English Preparation Strategy, I hope that the students' preparation for the exam will be smoother Without further ado, the dry goods are presented!
The duration of the SZSE Entrance English Test145 minutesIt lasts from 8:00 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. with no breaks。There is no doubt that the English language of the SZSE entrance examination is very difficult, and the written test focuses on the three abilities of listening, reading and writingThere are three sections: 40 minutes for listening, 60 minutes for reading, and 45 minutes for writing
So how should I prepare for the SZSE Entrance English Test? The following is divided into:Listening, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary + GrammarFour sections to talk about.
part.1
Listening
Time Limit
40 minutes. Amount of questions
25 questions. Points
50 points. Remarks
Read part1 and part2 twice, and part3 and 4 once.
Many students saidListening and speaking speed is extremely fast, and there is no time to react at all。In this regard, students should start training from the following aspects:
Take time each day to keep up the practice and at least do it15-30 minutesListen intensively, pay attentionEnhance intensive listening and follow-up to improve the ability to obtain information
AgainstDifferent question types(short dialogue, medium dialogue, character attitude matching questions, long dialogue).Practice a lot to find your own rhythm and method
Familiarize yourself with what is examined in the listening sectiontopic, such as news, life, literature and other topicsPay attention to the accumulation of topic vocabulary, pronunciation and its synonymous substitution
Consciously practice continuous reading and swallowingto overcome hearing difficulties.
In terms of question-solving skills, students can pay attention to the following points:
Reading Prediction:Read the title carefullyUnderstand the meaning of the question and predict the knowledge points that may be involvedin order to be more targeted in the subsequent problem-solving process.
Improve the speed and accuracy of doing questions:Through a lot of practice,Improve your speed and concentrationto ensure that you are able to complete all the questions within the exam time.
Vocabulary accumulation and adaptive speech speed:Accumulate new words and improve vocabulary at the same timeAdapt to different speaking speedsto be able to better understand the material in the listening section.
4.TrainingSentence patterns are converted to each otherAbility: Proficient in transitioning between various sentence patterns and improving the ability to understand complex sentences.
Quick Record:For longer or more difficult to understand sections, you need to take good notes so that you can better understand and grasp them when you review them later. At the same time, pay attention to:Record quickly, take notes in a streamlined way, and balance the ability to listen and remember
part.2
Read
Time Limit
60 minutes. Amount of questions
25 questions. Points
50 points. 
For the English reading section of the entrance examination of SZCE, it is easy for many studentsFear of multiple words and long articlesIn this regard, students should be trained and improved from the following aspects:
Read as much as you canKeep practicing at least one article a dayShenzhen International RelationsReading of the same type of questions。Organize each type of reading question (idea matching questions, multiple-choice questions, paragraph subject questions, and fill-in-the-blank reading questions).Steps, problem-solving skills and points to pay attention to
It is recommended that students be familiar with astronomy and geography, psychology, archaeology, news advertising, etcAll kinds of reading topics, familiar with eachTopical vocabulary, synonymous expressions, substitutions, and basic knowledge aspects of common test topics
Focus on trainingArticle detail extraction, information positioning, theme summary and contextual logic combingcomprehensive reading ability.
part.3
Writing
Time Limit
45 minutes. Amount of questions
Points
50 points. 
The time limit for the English writing section of the SZSE entrance examination is 45 minutes, and the amount of words is about 500. The first part consists of 3 questions and answers (short review writing), and students need to complete about 100 words in 10 minutes on average, and each question and answer is about 30 words, with medium to low difficulty; The second part is 1 epistolary essay, the common types are complaint letters, suggestion letters, complaint letters, notification letters and other daily letter types, and students need to complete about 150 words in 15 minutes on average; The third part is 1 diagram**, and students need to complete about 200 words in 20 minutes on average.
In the writing section, students are required to:It is very challenging to read and conceive the questions quickly in a short period of time, and to complete them by hand。In this regard, students can refer to the following suggestions to prepare for the writing section:
Recommended dailyWriting training is timedStudents need to be on every possible test style for each of the three types of questions (short essay writing, letters and diagrams).Frame consolidation and repeated practice are required to achieve high-quality time-limited output
Practice around writing topics such as school life, sports, cities, environment, etcAccumulate vocabulary on common topics, lay a good grammar foundation and cultivate the ability to output sentences, and flexibly use advanced grammar and different writing sentence patterns
Review common grammatical mistakes made in writing and develop the habit of checking while writingReduce common grammatical errors。PassedCheck your own high-frequency points to find areas that can be improved
Strengthen the speed and writing norms of handwritingIt is recommended to follow it during training40 minutes. The time limit for time-limited training,Leave 5 min as an examinationtime, in case you can't complete the writing section due to stress or other factors during the exam, and pay attention to itTo see the topic clearly, it is very important to deduct the topic, the words and sentences should be accurate, and the logical connection should be smooth
part.4
Vocabulary + grammar
In the English test of SZCE, although the vocabulary and grammar sections are cancelled, it does not mean that students' vocabulary and grammar abilities will not be tested, and this part of the ability will still be tested in the three sections of listening, reading and writing. Here are some tips for students to prepare for the exam:
SZSE has very high requirements for new students' English ability, which usually requires students to haveThe vocabulary and difficulty of the English test reach the level of college English, so it is recommended that students be proficient in preparing for the examVocabulary for the fourth and sixth grades of collegeStudents who have spare time to learn are recommended to be proficient in additionIELTS vocabulary
It is recommended that students accumulate vocabularyPay attention to the pronunciation, parts of speech, paraphrasing, near antonyms, and use of words in context, usually pay more attentionFixed matchingaccumulation.
In terms of grammar, it is recommended that students must master it before the examAll grammar knowledge points in high schoolFixedReview and apply it to the analysis and writing of long and difficult sentences