For many students, acquiring a large English vocabulary has always been a difficult task. However, Cai Zhangbing’s “24 Stories & 3500 Words” vocabulary memory technique transforms this challenge into a fun and engaging learning experience. This method cleverly places 3,500 high school level English words into 24 interesting, fascinating and mysterious stories, enabling learners to absorb a vast number of words while enjoying the narratives.

The stories center on the adventures of Martha. From “Martha is Different” to “The Truth Comes to Light,” each story is linked to create a continuous narrative, through which students learn English words. For example, “She Falls Down” not only unfolds a exciting plot but also introduces vocabularies related to health and emotions. “The Mystery Begins” includes elements of mystery and suspense , inviting learners to solve puzzles as they expand their vocabulary.

Each story is split into two parts to prevent learners from feeling stressed out. Every element of the story is tied to specific vocabulary words, improving memory in context. For instance, “Meeting the Fisherman” not only introduces terms related to fishing but also deepens the memory of these words through the context.

Moreover, Cai Zhangbing’s technique also pays special attention to word usage. In the story “We Have to Learn the Local Language,” words related to language learning are not only introduced but also applied in the characters’ dialogues, showing how these words can be used in real conversations.

As the narrative progresses, stories like “Martha Disappears” and “The Truth Comes to Light” increase in complexity, encouraging students to review and practice the vocabulary they’ve learned. This gradual learning approach helps students continuously improve their vocabulary while following in Martha’s adventures.

The “24 Stories & 3500 Words” vocabulary memory technique is a dynamic educational approach that marries vocabulary learning with storytelling, making the process much more engaging and effective. For students struggling with vocabulary, this method offers a delightful solution, turning the boring and frustrating task of word memorization into an exciting adventure through storytelling.

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1.What does the underlined part “this challenge” refer to?

A Writing articles.

B Memorizing words.

C Mastering grammar.

D Speaking English.

解析：选B。B词意指代题。根据第一段第一句“For many students, acquiring a large English vocabulary has always been a difficult task.”对许多学生来说，掌握大量的英语词汇一直是一项艰巨的任务。由此可知，下文的this challenge指代的是记忆单词。故选B。

2.Why does the author mention “The Mystery Begins”?

A To compare the stories.

B To support his/her idea.

C To appreciate Martha’s efforts.

D To encourage readers to continue.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据“The Mystery Begins”定位到第二段，结合第二段首句：这些故事以玛莎的冒险为主线，从“玛莎与众不同”到最终“真相大白”，每个故事都紧密相扣，形成了一个连贯的叙事框架学生以此学习单词。以及“For example”可知，后文提到的一些小故事都是为了支持作者的观点而涉及的。故选B。

3.What’s special about Cai Zhangbing’s technique?

A It’s entertaining and practical.

B It’s educational and popular.

C It’s famous and meaningful.

D It’s complex and mystery.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第一段的“a fun and engaging learning experience”“24 interesting, fascinating and mysterious stories”和第四段的“pays special attention to word usage”“showing how these words can be used in real conversations”可知，蔡章兵奇速英语24个故事串记法不仅充满趣味性，还具有实用性。故选A。

4.What’s the author’s attitude to the “24 Stories & 3500 Words” vocabulary memory technique?

A Intolerant.

B Doubtful.

C Favorable.

D Unclear.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据全文的正面用词尤其是第一段的“transforms this challenge into a fun and engaging learning experience”和最后一段“turning the boring and frustrating task of word memorization into an exciting adventure through storytelling”可知作者对蔡章兵奇速英语24个故事串记法持支持态度。故选C。