交际策略与PETS口试研究

A Study of PETS Oral Testees’ Communication Strategies

本研究运用定量研究的方法，调查了参加PETS三级口试的多背景英语学习者在口语交际中使用交际策略的状况、策略的年龄差异、策略与口语成绩的关系以及他们对交际策略的认同程度。调查结果显示：1)其策略使用频率普遍偏低，口语交际策略意识和能力较弱；2)成年人比未成年人更多地使用交际策略；3)高分组使用外语策略较多，低分组使用减缩策略等低效率策略较多。

This paper investigated, by quantitative research method, the use of communication strategies in oral communication by multi-background testees of band 3 PETS oral test, the age differences in their strategy use and the relationship between their strategy use and oral achievements. The results show that 1) their frequency of strategy use is low and their awareness and competence of use is weak; 2) learners over 18 more frequently use communication strategies than those under 18; 3) high-score learners use more L2-based strategies than low-score ones.