TFS是"全国高校法语专业等级考试"(Test national de franais destinéauxétudiants spécialisés enétudes franaises)的法语简称,分为四级(简称"法语专四",TFS-4)和八级("法语专...TFS是"全国高校法语专业等级考试"(Test national de franais destinéauxétudiants spécialisés enétudes franaises)的法语简称,分为四级(简称"法语专四",TFS-4)和八级("法语专八",TFS-8)两个级别,本文从考试主要负责人视角全面总结和介绍这项考试的历史和现状,包括其现行运行机制、最新题型、统计模型和近四年的主要统计数据等,并展望其今后的发展,以期为全国高校法语专业教学与测试工作、法语专业师生、研究人员和考务工作人员提供一份有价值的参考。展开更多
In real-time situation, listeners rely on linguistic knowledge as well as contextual information to process acoustic signals, while presently in China, most listening comprehension tests do not include visuals (visua...In real-time situation, listeners rely on linguistic knowledge as well as contextual information to process acoustic signals, while presently in China, most listening comprehension tests do not include visuals (visuals bearing content or contextual information) to facilitate the listening. The present paper chooses several simulated CET-3 listening comprehension as the experimental materials and tries to investigate the effects of different types of visuals, such as pictures, diagrams, and photos of the speakers' part, with items on the CET-3 listening tests.展开更多
There has been close relationship between English test method and teaching method. When we make great efforts to reform the English teaching method we should improve the English test method. In this way, we can increa...There has been close relationship between English test method and teaching method. When we make great efforts to reform the English teaching method we should improve the English test method. In this way, we can increase the test efficiency, trustiness, English teaching quality and evaluation function, to transform the teaching from examination-oriented education into quality education.展开更多
Successful language learning entails two levels of competence: adequate control of the grammatical system of the target language and ability to effectively communicate in pragmatic contexts. Espoused by the mantra of...Successful language learning entails two levels of competence: adequate control of the grammatical system of the target language and ability to effectively communicate in pragmatic contexts. Espoused by the mantra of much inculcated communicative orientation in English language teaching and learning, the divination points to pedagogical trends which essentially )ettison grammar instruction in the classroom. However, language is not merely a tool of communication but an instrument of social control, political power, and economic mobility, all of which require not only skills to "get your message across" by whatever means, but more importantly, the accurate use of and facility with language that has been codified and assessed formally by standardized tests. This paper critically examines the role of grammatical accuracy and its relation to communication in terms of social and academic functions of English and advocates a revival of currently penurious grammar instruction. Examples from both native and nonnative speakers of English are used to illustrate the interface between grammar and social and political dimensions of communication through language.展开更多
文摘TFS是"全国高校法语专业等级考试"(Test national de franais destinéauxétudiants spécialisés enétudes franaises)的法语简称,分为四级(简称"法语专四",TFS-4)和八级("法语专八",TFS-8)两个级别,本文从考试主要负责人视角全面总结和介绍这项考试的历史和现状,包括其现行运行机制、最新题型、统计模型和近四年的主要统计数据等,并展望其今后的发展,以期为全国高校法语专业教学与测试工作、法语专业师生、研究人员和考务工作人员提供一份有价值的参考。
文摘In real-time situation, listeners rely on linguistic knowledge as well as contextual information to process acoustic signals, while presently in China, most listening comprehension tests do not include visuals (visuals bearing content or contextual information) to facilitate the listening. The present paper chooses several simulated CET-3 listening comprehension as the experimental materials and tries to investigate the effects of different types of visuals, such as pictures, diagrams, and photos of the speakers' part, with items on the CET-3 listening tests.
文摘There has been close relationship between English test method and teaching method. When we make great efforts to reform the English teaching method we should improve the English test method. In this way, we can increase the test efficiency, trustiness, English teaching quality and evaluation function, to transform the teaching from examination-oriented education into quality education.
文摘Successful language learning entails two levels of competence: adequate control of the grammatical system of the target language and ability to effectively communicate in pragmatic contexts. Espoused by the mantra of much inculcated communicative orientation in English language teaching and learning, the divination points to pedagogical trends which essentially )ettison grammar instruction in the classroom. However, language is not merely a tool of communication but an instrument of social control, political power, and economic mobility, all of which require not only skills to "get your message across" by whatever means, but more importantly, the accurate use of and facility with language that has been codified and assessed formally by standardized tests. This paper critically examines the role of grammatical accuracy and its relation to communication in terms of social and academic functions of English and advocates a revival of currently penurious grammar instruction. Examples from both native and nonnative speakers of English are used to illustrate the interface between grammar and social and political dimensions of communication through language.