內容簡介：
WORD POWER Made Easy series
The Most Effective Handbooks for Building a Superior Vocabulary
The
Word Power Made Easy series is designed to give readers the most effective method for building their vocabulary. It presents the essential core of words that students at secondary schools must know and be able to use fluently for academic success. The 2,000+ words and phrases presented in four books altogether constitute an essential vocabulary for ESL students and test-takers, as well as others who speak English as their second language.
- Each book contains 500+ English terms presented in a series of brief word-building units.
- Each unit introduces 10 to 15 synonyms explained in simple language and example sentences.
- Difficult entries are accompanied by phonetic translation.
- Pre-reading quizzes and post-reading activities help you put your words into practice and measure your word-building progress.
- An indispensable tool for you to prepare for standardized tests, including the SAT, ESL, TOEFL and TOEIC.
以中學生的英文程度為起點，從同義詞出發學好英文！
本書是一個系列，每本以主題劃分，介紹50個常用詞彙，並為讀者搜羅與此相關的10-15個同義詞，提供簡單中英文解說，附以中英對照的例句，讓以英語為第二語言的讀者們可以輕鬆掌握詞彙準確而多變的用法。
舉例說，在這冊《日常動作篇》中，要說解釋，你第一時間想到的是否「Explain」？但其實還可以視乎情況使用account for、justify、illustrate、spell something out等！這樣就能在日常生活中展示你的多元化英語能力！
以每組常用詞為單位，還設有課前小測試及課後練習活動，讓讀者可以知道自己的學習進度，針對改善弱點。
這本書既可以幫助一般讀者改善日常英語的詞彙能力，也是參加規範式考試，包括SAT、ESL、TOFEL及TOEIC的精讀工具！
作者簡介 :
Aman Chiu
Aman Chiu is a winner of the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards as well as the Hong Kong Youth Literary Awards. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in translation and three Masters’ degrees in language studies, education, and Buddhism respectively. With over 20 years of experience as an English language educator, Aman has authored over 200 books for students of all ages and levels, from very young children to adults. His activities are documented by an extensive publication record of ELT course books, learners' dictionaries, supplementary materials, language study aids, story books and exam papers. The books that he developed are widely used in Chinese-speaking regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and China. His best-selling titles include New Magic Listening and Speaking (OUP), Longman Illustrated Children’s English-Chinese Dictionary (Pearson) and most recently 美國家庭天天說的親子英語 (Sunya).
