What foreign periodicals are the main sources of English reading for postgraduate entrance examination?

Sources are generally mainstream British and American newspapers and magazines, such as The Economist, Newsweek, The New York Times and Time.

2012,65438+1From October 28th, The Economist opened a new column on China, providing more pages for articles about China. In order to cooperate with the opening of the new column, the cover article of The Economist published on October 28th, 2065438+2002/KLOC-0 was also about China, discussing China's economic development model and its transformation.

In the newly-opened column, six articles about China's politics, economy and society were arranged, including Yunnan's tobacco and coffee cultivation, the role of the government in economic life, and the real estate industry.

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Examination scope

1, grammar knowledge

Candidates should be able to skillfully use basic grammar knowledge.

This syllabus does not specify the specific requirements of grammar knowledge. Its purpose is to encourage candidates to use listening, speaking, reading and writing instead of simple grammar learning, so that candidates can use grammar knowledge more accurately and freely in communication.

2. Vocabulary

Candidates should not only master the basic meanings of words, but also master the semantic relations between words, such as synonyms, synonyms and antonyms. Master the collocation relationship between words, such as verbs and prepositions, adjectives and prepositions, adjectives and nouns. Master the basic knowledge of vocabulary generation such as etymology, root and affix.

The evolution of English language is a worldwide dynamic development process, which is influenced by the development of science and technology and social progress. This means that the glossary of this syllabus needs continuous research and regular revision.

In addition, the National Unified English Test for Postgraduates is designed for non-English major candidates. Considering the needs of communication, candidates should also master vocabulary related to work or major, as well as vocabulary related to personal likes and dislikes, living habits and religious beliefs.

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