语言测试中存在的问题与误区浅探

A Study on the Problems and Misconceptions in Language Testing

语言测试是应用语言学领域的代表性研究方向之一。我国语言测试研究起步较晚,其发展史中存在三种分化明显的测试方法:传统书面语言测试、分立式测试、综合技能测试。语言测试对语言教学具有反拨作用,但从公平性、可靠性与有效性、应试性三个方面考量,语言测试中还存在一些不足和误区,可从"效度观"的角度寻求语言测试未来的改进方向和着力点。

Although language testing, one of the most representative research focuses in applied linguistics, has a relatively short history in China, 3 distinctive research methods can be listed as below, that is, traditional tests in writing, discrete point tests and integrative tests. Language tests play a washback effect in language teaching, but it has to be noted that there are still some defects and misconceptions if observed from 3 perspectives of fairness, reliability and effectiveness and test-orientation. As for its possible improvement and research potential in the future, the perspective of “validity” may be a worthwhile direction for relevant researchers.