NTK Publishing Catalogue

2015/16

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Dear Educators,

As our world moves through a period of economic uncertainty, one thing remains sure: the value that lies in a strong, well-rounded, globally recognised education. In such a fiercely competitive learning environment, choosing the right teaching materials is one of the most important choices you will make for your students.

Drawing on the vast experience of the teaching faculty of NTK Academic Group, our publications provide educators with the essential content, structure and practice they need to give their students the best chance of exam success. Our study guides are written by subject specialists and official test examiners, who have many years of experience and expertise in their respective fields.

NTK’s study guides offer complete coverage of curriculum requirements. Written, designed and edited to the highest standards, our study guides are an exceptional resource for teachers and students alike.

We hope you will find what you are looking for in our catalogue. Sample chapters of our publications are available at http://www.ntk.edu.hk/page/en/Publications. To purchase our study guides, please go directly to our online sales platform at books.ntk.edu.hk where you will find everything at your fingertips.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NTK Publishing Limited

FOREWORD

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NTK Publishing Limited is a subsidiary company of NTK Academic Group, a leading educational service provider in Southeast Asia since 1996. With more than 80 full-time teachers and over 20,000 former and current students who have gained acceptance to top schools and universities worldwide under the expert guidance of our faculty, NTK Academic Group is in the distinctive position to oversee the publication of high-quality, international exam-oriented study guides.

Since the publication of our first study guide in 2006, NTK Publishing Limited has grown to be a competitive force in international textbook markets. Our products include IBMYP, IBDP, IGCSE, GMAT®, SSAT, SAT® Reasoning and SAT Subject Test™ study guides. With nearly 30 publications to date, we are determined to evolve and expand while staying current with the latest curriculum changes and the needs of students and teachers. Our study guides have helped countless students achieve academic success.

With talented publishing professionals, as well as a host of skilled content writers in different subject areas, NTK is a rising name in the publishing world.

ADVANCING FROM IBMYP TO IBDP

IBMYP Mathematics Study Guide L3–L5 p.4

Bridging to IBDP Chinese Writing Study Guide p.5(Creative, Narrative & Argumentative)

IBDP Chinese B Writing Study Guide p.6(Simplified & Traditional Characters)

IBDP Chinese Language B Study Guide SL/HL p.7(Simplified & Traditional Characters)

IBDP Physics Study Guide SL/HL p.8

IBDP Chemistry Study Guide SL/HL p.9

IBDP Mathematics Study Guide SL/HL p.10

IBDP Biology Study Guide SL/HL p.11

ACHIEVING TOP SCORES IN US EXAMS

SAT® Study Guide for Critical Reading and Writing p.12

Perfect Score – SAT® Critical Reading & SAT® Writing p.13

SAT® Reasoning Test Math Study Guide p.14

SAT® Subject Test™ Mathematics Level II Study Guide p.15

SAT Subject Test™ Chemistry Study Guide p.16

SAT Subject Test™ Biology E/M Study Guide p.17

SAT Subject Test™ Chinese Study Guide p.18

SSAT Study Guide for Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal p.19

SSAT Math Study Guide p.20

LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS IN UK EXAMS

IGCSE Biology Study Guide p.21

IGCSE Economics Study Guide p.22

IGCSE Mathematics Study Guide p.23

GATEWAY TO THE MBA

GMAT® Companion – Data Sufficiency & Problem Solving p.24

NTK PUBLISHING LIMITED CONTENTSNew

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‘Fun fact’ introduces students to relevant facts to stimulate interest in learning mathematics

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Closely aligned with the latest IBMYP Mathematics curriculum

Concise explanations of mathematical theories

Detailed examples with full answers

Progressive level of difficulty from Levels 3 to 5

Extended level topics (in Levels 4 & 5) to prepare students for IBDP Mathematics studies

A 3-book series focusing on Creative, Narrative and Argumentative writing

Excellent preparation for the IBDP Chinese A and IGCSE Chinese exam

Annotated essays covering a wide range of text types

Exercises in each chapter to consolidate knowledge

Written by experienced Chinese teachers

‘Example’ gives full illustrations to various questions

Introduction to the text type

Consolidation exercises to reinforce learning

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Annotated sample essay followed by useful vocabulary and expressions

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Text type introductionAn e-mail is a letter exchanged between users via the Internet.

In writing an e-mail, the top left of the message should contain the following information: • Sender’s e-mail address• Recipient’s e-mail address• Subject• Date (date - month - year / day / time)

The format of an e-mail is the same as that of a letter.

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Writing Formats and Sample Essays

‘Text type introduction’ explains the purpose and features of the text type

‘Format’ followed by ‘Sample essay’ reinforces students’ understanding

Available in traditional and simplified Chinese characters

50 exam-oriented sample essays with detailed analysis covering core and option topics

Useful vocabulary and practical grammar rules on all exam areas

Clear demonstration of wide-ranging text type formats

Text type and question format closely follow the actual reading exam

ISBN: 9789881899019

Various writing formats with sample essays

Real-life scenarios used in reading, writing and oral sections

Mock exam with suggested answers based on past IB exams

6 Practice Exams (3 SL & 3 HL)

ISBN: 9789889883195

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Precise contents with fullillustrations to facilitate revisionSimple diagrams to illustrate

difficult concepts

ISBN: 9789889883171

Precise and clear contents to minimise preparation time for the examination

Contents written according to the latest IBDP syllabus

Examples and sample questions with detailed solutions in each chapter

3 Practice Exams (HL) with detailed explanations

Covers both standard and higher levels

‘Example’ features questions that frequently appear in past exam papers

ISBN: 9789881899064

Closely follows the IBDP syllabus

Covers both Standard and Higher Levels

Examples commonly found in past exam papers

2 Practice Exams (1 SL & 1 HL) with detailed explanations

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Show that g xx1

2( ) = −

is the inverse function of f x x1 2( ) = − .

Also

g f( ) x( ) = g 1 2x( )=

1 1 2x( )2

= 2x2

= x

f g x( )( ) = f 1 x2

= 1 2 1 x2

= 1 1 x( )= x

As both g f( ) x( ) = x and f g( ) x( ) = x, g is the inverse of f.

Solution

Example 4-8

Replace x by 1 − 2x in the equation for g x( )

Find the inverse function of f x xx

1( ) = + .

y xx

x yy

xy yxy yy x

yx

f xx

1

1

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1 1

11

11

1

( )

( )

=+

=+

= +− =− =

=−

=−

−

Solution

Example 4-9

Let y f x( )=

Swap x and y

Make y the new subject

Replace y by f x1 ( )−

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There is an ethical dilemma of stem cell research: embryonic stem cells have the greatest potential in differentiating into almost every type of tissue, which can be manipulated in therapeutic cloning. But with the current technology, embryonic stem cells can only be obtained by destroying early-stage embryos.

Therapeutic cloning is an ideal way to solve problems where patients are in need of organ transplants. Organs created this way will not trigger immunological rejection and patients no longer need to wait for donated organs. Therapeutic cloning involves the fusion of an enucleated (nucleus removed) egg with a somatic (body cells except sex cells) nucleus and the extraction of inner cell mass of the embryo.

Somaticcell nuclear

transfer

8-cellstage

Egg cell

Skincell

Removenucleus

Fusion

BlastocystExtract

inner mass

Cultured pluripotentstem cells

Pancreatic insulin-producing cells

Several counter-arguments are made on stem cell research:

For:

• Early stage embryos are just simply a ball of cells that have not developed the essential feature of a human being.

• Not until day 14 will the nervous system of embryos be developed; embryos should not experience pain.

• Large number of embryos was produced in in vitro fertilization (IVF) which they were not given the chance of life. It would be better to use the stem cell for research so to save lives rather than killing the embryos.

Against:

• Embryos have the potential to develop into human beings; their chance to live should not be taken away from anyone.

• The embryo should be protected from the stage of fertilization onwards and being treated as a human being.

It is still controversial that whether human beings have the right to destroy embryos and use them in developing a mature technique for therapeutic cloning.

AIM

• Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that are capable to replicate to produce new genetically identical cells.

• Diffusion is the passive movement of particles from a region of high concentration to a region of a low concentration.

• Osmosis is the passive movement of water molecules, across a selectively permeable membrane, from a region of low solute concentration to a region of a high solute concentration.

• Osmolarity is the concentration of solute of a solution.

• Amphipathic properties refers to a compound has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.

• Chromosome is condensed, visible structure of genetic materials that appears during mitosis of cell cycle.

• Chromatin is invisible, loosely packed structure of genetic materials that appears during interphase of cell cycle.

• Oncogene is a mutated proto-oncogene that can cause cancer.

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Homeostasis — A stable environment is important to the growth of a cell. For example, cells have to pump excess water away when they live in a freshwater environment, otherwise excess water uptake may cause the cell to burst.

Reproduction — Producing offspring is one of the major features of living cells. Experiments showed that cells could not be produced in a lifeless environment. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that cells come from pre-existing cells.

Paramecium, a unicellular organism, shows the features of life. The following diagram shows the structures of Paramecium.

Anterior contractilevacuole

Macronucleus

Micronucleus

Pellicle

Posterior contractilevacuole

Food vacuole

Gullet

Cilium (plural: cilia)

Anal pore

Figure 1.4 Structures of Paramecium

• Food vacuole contains nutrients which are engulfed from the surroundings.

• The nucleus contains genetic information which controls cell’s activities. The genetic information will also be passed to the next generation after cell division.

• Contractile vacuole pumps excess water out of the cell when Paramecium lives in freshwater environment.

• Cytoplasm contains enzymes to carry out chemical reactions.

• Cell membrane is selectively permeable which controls substances moving in or out of cells so it helps the cell excretes metabolic wastes.

Exceptions to cell theoryCells contain sub-cellular structures which are enclosed by a cell membrane. This helps cells to maintain a specific set of conditions to perform specific reactions inside the cell. Cells also contain genetic information for cells’ functions. However, there are exceptions that do not follow this cell theory’s statement:

Striated muscle fibre — Striated muscle fibres (Figure 1.5) are cells that are responsible for the movement of humans. They are different from other cells that they contain more than one nucleus in the cytoplasm.

Aseptate fungal hyphae — Fungal hyphae are thread-like structures that are composed of fungal cells. However, the fungal cells in the aseptate fungal hyphae (Figure 1.6) merge to share the sub-cellular contents such as the cytoplasm and nuclei. So the cells are not divided by the cell membrane as well as cell wall in the hyphae.

Giant algae — As with its name, the size of giant algae is bigger than a normal cell, which the size is around 100 μm to 1 mm long. However, the giant algae can grow to a size as big as 100 mm.

NATURE OF SCIENCEExceptions are possible even if most organisms comply with the cell theory, with regard to the patterns and dissimilarities observed.

Muscle fibre

Nuclei

Figure 1.5 Striated muscle fibres in skeletal muscles (x400)

NucleusCell membrane

Vacuole Cell wall

Figure 1.6 A diagram showing an aseptate fungal hypha

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Chapter 1 Cell biology

Paper 2

1 Let ( ) =−

f xx

1252 .

a Write down the domain and range of ( )f x .

Let ( ) = −g x x2 1.

b Show that ( )( ) =−

−g f xx

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2 and ( )( ) ( )( )

=+ −

f g xx x

1

2 2 3.

c Find the set of values for which ( )( ) ( )( )≤ g f x f g x .

4.3 Inverse functionsAn inverse function performs the reverse operation of function f. If we composite a function with its inverse, regardless of the order of composition, the result will be the

identity function ( ) =I x x . The inverse function of ( )f x is usually denoted by ( )−f x1 .

Hence, by definition, ( ) ( )( ) ( )= =− − f f x f f x x1 1 .

For example, the function ( ) =f x x3 has an inverse function ( ) =−f x x1 3 because

( )( )( ) ( )= = =− −f f x f f x x x1 1 3

3 and ( )( ) = =−

f f x x x1 33 .

To find the inverse function ( )−f x1 of a given function ( )=y f x , we perform the following steps:

1 Let ( )=y f x .

2 Swap x and y.

3 Make y the subject.

4 Replace y by ( )−f x1 .

COMMON MISTAKEMany students confuse the notation f −1 with the reciprocal of a number.

E.g. =−101

101 , =−a

a11 .

The inverse of a function has nothing to do with this. You can help yourself by pronouncing f −1 correctly – it’s “f inverse”, not “f to the negative one”.

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2.2 Geometric sequences and series

Geometric sequencesA geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the ratio of any two consecutive terms is always the same. The formula for the nth term is:

= −u u rnn

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where un is the nth term of the geometric sequence

u1 is the first term of the geometric sequence

r is the common ratio

For the geometric sequence 3, 12, 48,… , find the nth term and the first term that exceeds 1000.

Given that u r3, 123

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∴ u 3 4n

n 1( )=−

For

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u

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n

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3 4 1000

4 10003

1 log4 log10003

log 10003

log41

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Thus, the required term is ( )=

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−u 3 4

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Solution

Example 2-5

EXAM TIPBe careful when dividing by logarithms as they can be negative. In this case, the inequality sign will flip when you divide by the logarithm. It was fine in Example 2-5 because log 4 is positive.

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‘Common mistake’ helps studentsavoid making common errors in the exam

‘Exam tip’ offers useful hints and pointers to enhance exam success

Step by step annotations

ISBN: 9789881555403

ISBN: 9789881555489

Covers topics in the latest IBDP Math SL & HL syllabus, including Algebra, Functions and Equations, Circular Functions and Trigonometry, Vectors, Statistics and Probability, and Calculus

Hundreds of examples with fully worked out solutions

Practice tests and hundreds of warm-up and exam practice questions with answers provided for self-checking

‘Aim’ and ‘Nature of science’ help students fulfil the specific requirements in these two areas of the syllabus

ISBN: 9789881555441

Concise explanations of key terms and concepts

Exam tip highlights important problem-solving techniques required in the exam

Definition list summarises key terms in each chapter

End-of-chapter exercise with answers provided

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A strong focus on SAT®-oriented grammar

An extensive glossary of the most frequently tested SAT® words in the past 10 years

ISBN: 9789881555434

Advanced grammar demonstrated in the context of famous authors

Advanced strategies for decoding excerpts

ISBN: 9789881555571

ISBN: 9789881555588Challenging exercises that test students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills

Comprehensive SAT® style writing and critical reading practice questions and exercises

A collection of 50 thought-provoking and amusing short stories, flash fiction passages, and poetry inspired by 1,500 of the most commonly tested SAT® vocabulary words

High scoring sample student essays

Detailed answer key that encourages self-assessment and improvement

Written by Ivy League experts in test preparation

SAT® Writing

In-depth writing mechanics for composing college-level essays: detailed exercises and examples of perfect sentence, paragraph, and essay structure

Full-length Practice Tests

SAT® Critical Reading

Advanced reading comprehension strategies for college-level academic prose

Specific skills and techniques for each type of question in the reading comprehension section

8 skill-specific Practice Tests

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End of chapter practice questions

Formula sheets for quick revision

ISBN: 9789889883126

Essential examination formulae included in a formula sheet

End-of-chapter exercises provided to consolidate knowledge

4 challenging Practice Exams with detailed solutions

Written by SAT subject test™ preparation specialists

Over 100 removable revision note cards

Detailed examples with solutions

Questions closely resemble the latest exam format

ISBN: 9789889883102

Clear and detailed examples in each section

Revision note cards on essential formulae and theories

4 challenging Practice Exams designed to target high achievers

Written by SAT subject test™ preparation specialists

2 Mock Tests closely resembling the latest test format for real practice

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Clear summary at the end of each chapter for consolidation

Concise notes and tables to facilitate revision Clear diagrams to illustrate

biology concepts

ISBN: 9789889883164 ISBN: 9789889883133

Covers both Biology E (Ecology) and Biology M (Molecular) sections

Clear diagrams and flow charts for illustrating difficult concepts

End-of-chapter exercises are provided to consolidate knowledge

2 Practice Exams (E/M) with detailed solutions

Written by SAT subject test™ preparation specialists

Self-contained and suitable content for students at any level

End-of-chapter questions provided to consolidate concepts

Practice Exams are modeled on the actual examination format

4 Practice Exams with detailed solutions

Written by SAT subject test™ preparation specialists

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Essential strategies to achieve success

Hundreds of challenging practice questions

ISBN: 9789881555496

Essential guide to understanding the SSAT and succeeding in the verbal, reading and writing sections

Hundreds of practice questions, including an SSAT Practice Test

Written by experts in US boarding school application and test preparation

Comprehensive answer key that encourages self-assessment and improvement

Detailed grammar explanations with examples

List of vocabulary commonly seen in exams

ISBN: 9789881899033

Detailed explanations of exam-related grammar

Summary of vocabulary commonly seen on past SAT® Chinese exams

Available in traditional and simplified characters

6 full-length Practice Exams (covering listening, usage, and reading comprehension) with detailed solutions

Written by SAT subject test™ preparation specialists

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Useful information about US boarding schools

Comprehensive question bank covering both upper and lower level questions

ISBN: 9789889883188

Over 160 questions arranged by topic

Excellent examination drilling materials and tips to enhance test-taking techniques

8 Practice Exams included (2 LL & 6 UL), closely resembling the actual SSAT Math Test

Written by experts in US test preparation and boarding school application

Concise notes followed by consolidation exercise

‘What’s more’ introduces useful facts to enhance students’ knowledge in biology

ISBN: 9789881555458

Concise notes with clear illustrations and diagrams

Consolidation exercise at the end of each chapter

Full-length practice test to familiarise students with the exam format

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End-of-chapter questions check students’ understanding

Key concepts presented in clear diagrams to aid comprehension

Practical ‘Exam Tip’ and ‘Fun Fact’ provided

ISBN: 9789881555410

In-depth explanations of terms and concepts

Contextualised examples

Current and authentic global issues

Accessible graphs and diagrams

End-of-chapter questions for effective exam preparation

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Clear and concise notes introduce fundamental concepts

Fully worked-out examples show possible approaches

Interesting facts to stimulate students’ interest in mathematics

ISBN: 9789881555526

In-depth explanations of terms and concepts

Fully worked-out examples showing possible alternative approaches

Graded difficulty questions with answers

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Thorough practice on Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving question types

ISBN: 9789881555427

Focuses exclusively on the Quantitative section

Covers all Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving question types

Questions varying over a scale of difficulty

More than 500 challenging questions

Answers to all questions are provided for systematic self-checking

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