There are several types of cloze. The MC cloze is widely used in national examinations. MC cloze is similar to multiple choice, but not exactly the same. To develop an MC cloze, a suitable passage should be chosen fir...There are several types of cloze. The MC cloze is widely used in national examinations. MC cloze is similar to multiple choice, but not exactly the same. To develop an MC cloze, a suitable passage should be chosen first, then some of the words should be deleted, and finally the distractors for each item are set. To test whether the cloze is validable and reliable, the students are asked to take a pretest. The results are analyzed by GITEST. The data demonstrates that the difficulty level and the discrimination are not good enough. Some of the distractors are too tricky while some others are too weakly distractive.展开更多
In order to assess college students'overall language proficiency,a new format,banked cloze,is included in the revised CET-4.Based on the previous studies on banked cloze in China,this paper discusses on how to con...In order to assess college students'overall language proficiency,a new format,banked cloze,is included in the revised CET-4.Based on the previous studies on banked cloze in China,this paper discusses on how to construct highly valid CET-4 banked cloze in line with the revised CET Syllabus(2006).展开更多
In 2016, there is a reform of the TEM-4 cloze test, which changes from multiple choice cloze test toward banked cloze test. The study takes multiple choice cloze test in 2015 before reform and bank cloze test after re...In 2016, there is a reform of the TEM-4 cloze test, which changes from multiple choice cloze test toward banked cloze test. The study takes multiple choice cloze test in 2015 before reform and bank cloze test after reform in 2016 as research subjects, and research data are from true test results of 48 test-takers. The performance analysis was done by using FACETS(Version 2.7) and SPSS 19.0. This research aims at exploring the relationships between two different cloze forms and the differentiated performance of test-takers, and also testing reliability and validity of two cloze forms. Results show that multiple choice cloze test and banked cloze test have great difference on reflecting test-takers' English ability. Banked cloze test can better reflect test-takers' English ability if more items are added.展开更多
Cloze tests, introduced by W.L.Taylor in 1953, is a quick, economical method of measuring overall language proficiency. Cloze test considered to be an indispensable part of College Entrance Examination. Therefore it i...Cloze tests, introduced by W.L.Taylor in 1953, is a quick, economical method of measuring overall language proficiency. Cloze test considered to be an indispensable part of College Entrance Examination. Therefore it is necessary to do some research on how to better design and assess the validity of a cloze test by reader's readability of texts in high school.展开更多
We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had me tothis spot in a small Italian town not far from our home in Rome.I wonderedwhy.“Look ,Elsa.” Father said. I all my courage and looked downI saw the sq...We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had me tothis spot in a small Italian town not far from our home in Rome.I wonderedwhy.“Look ,Elsa.” Father said. I all my courage and looked downI saw the square in the centre of the village. I saw the crisscross oftwisting turning streets leading to the square.展开更多
The church bells began to ring. It was a Sunday mor-ning1Janaury. Frau Goldeck was slowly2a cup of hotcoffee in her kitchen.3was fire in the stove, 4it hadnot been lit very5and the room was still6. FrauGoldeck was wea...The church bells began to ring. It was a Sunday mor-ning1Janaury. Frau Goldeck was slowly2a cup of hotcoffee in her kitchen.3was fire in the stove, 4it hadnot been lit very5and the room was still6. FrauGoldeck was wearing heavy woolen clothes.7seconds, shelooked at a clock8on the wall. She was展开更多
先通读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从文后四个选项中选出一个可以填入文中空白处的最佳答案。 Many people try to climb Stone Mountain.It looks soeasy to climb.Later,they start to climb1.Then they2how steep(陡峭)the mountain is.B...先通读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从文后四个选项中选出一个可以填入文中空白处的最佳答案。 Many people try to climb Stone Mountain.It looks soeasy to climb.Later,they start to climb1.Then they2how steep(陡峭)the mountain is.But it is3.Theycannot climb4.They cannot get to the5either.展开更多
Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language profici...Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language proficiency validly. The present evaluation clearly shows that cloze testing measures test takers' integrated language competence based on their reading abilities.展开更多
The cloze test is constructed by deleting words from a selected passage and the examinees are required to complete broken patterns by filling in the blanks in order for the passage to make sense.It aims at testing exa...The cloze test is constructed by deleting words from a selected passage and the examinees are required to complete broken patterns by filling in the blanks in order for the passage to make sense.It aims at testing examinees'comprehensive language knowledge and skills.In this paper,the author analyzes items of a sample cloze test taken from CET6.展开更多
The present study investigates the testees' test-taking process for banked cloze, focusing on the following two aspects: the information sources and strategies. Employing simultaneous introspection and immediate r...The present study investigates the testees' test-taking process for banked cloze, focusing on the following two aspects: the information sources and strategies. Employing simultaneous introspection and immediate retrospection, the study is conducted among 18 non-English major students. After examining their test-taking processes, a framework for analyzing testees' test-taking processes for banked cloze test is put forward. And then the researcher applies this framework to analyze the testees' protocols. Results show that regarding information sources, clause-level information accounts for the largest proportion, followed by text-level information, sentence-level information and extra-textual information, and in terms of strategies, the testees show a clear preference for bottom-up processing strategies, followed by top-down processing strategies and test-wise processing strategies. The verbal protocols have further revealed that the proficient readers seem to have a context-based reading model and they prefer to grasp the gist of the text, whereas the less proficient readers often employ word-based approaches and they are apt to identify parts of the text.展开更多
Cloze Test(完形填空)是一种灵活多变、考察范围很广的题型。它可考查应试者的阅读能力、语言知识、语法知识及一般常识,是一种综合性的考题。它作为培养和检查综合语言运用能力的题型,在专业英语、大学英语、高考的标准化英语测试及英...Cloze Test(完形填空)是一种灵活多变、考察范围很广的题型。它可考查应试者的阅读能力、语言知识、语法知识及一般常识,是一种综合性的考题。它作为培养和检查综合语言运用能力的题型,在专业英语、大学英语、高考的标准化英语测试及英语教材的练习中都占据着日益重要的地位。学生往往因 Cloze Test 的难度大而产生畏难急躁情绪。为了使学生熟悉和掌握这种测试题型,本文先简要地探讨 Cloze Test 的命题方式及其特点,然后就其解题方法进行初步探讨。这将对英语教学有一定的现实意义。展开更多
文摘There are several types of cloze. The MC cloze is widely used in national examinations. MC cloze is similar to multiple choice, but not exactly the same. To develop an MC cloze, a suitable passage should be chosen first, then some of the words should be deleted, and finally the distractors for each item are set. To test whether the cloze is validable and reliable, the students are asked to take a pretest. The results are analyzed by GITEST. The data demonstrates that the difficulty level and the discrimination are not good enough. Some of the distractors are too tricky while some others are too weakly distractive.
文摘In order to assess college students'overall language proficiency,a new format,banked cloze,is included in the revised CET-4.Based on the previous studies on banked cloze in China,this paper discusses on how to construct highly valid CET-4 banked cloze in line with the revised CET Syllabus(2006).
文摘In 2016, there is a reform of the TEM-4 cloze test, which changes from multiple choice cloze test toward banked cloze test. The study takes multiple choice cloze test in 2015 before reform and bank cloze test after reform in 2016 as research subjects, and research data are from true test results of 48 test-takers. The performance analysis was done by using FACETS(Version 2.7) and SPSS 19.0. This research aims at exploring the relationships between two different cloze forms and the differentiated performance of test-takers, and also testing reliability and validity of two cloze forms. Results show that multiple choice cloze test and banked cloze test have great difference on reflecting test-takers' English ability. Banked cloze test can better reflect test-takers' English ability if more items are added.
文摘Cloze tests, introduced by W.L.Taylor in 1953, is a quick, economical method of measuring overall language proficiency. Cloze test considered to be an indispensable part of College Entrance Examination. Therefore it is necessary to do some research on how to better design and assess the validity of a cloze test by reader's readability of texts in high school.
文摘We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had me tothis spot in a small Italian town not far from our home in Rome.I wonderedwhy.“Look ,Elsa.” Father said. I all my courage and looked downI saw the square in the centre of the village. I saw the crisscross oftwisting turning streets leading to the square.
文摘The church bells began to ring. It was a Sunday mor-ning1Janaury. Frau Goldeck was slowly2a cup of hotcoffee in her kitchen.3was fire in the stove, 4it hadnot been lit very5and the room was still6. FrauGoldeck was wearing heavy woolen clothes.7seconds, shelooked at a clock8on the wall. She was
文摘先通读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从文后四个选项中选出一个可以填入文中空白处的最佳答案。 Many people try to climb Stone Mountain.It looks soeasy to climb.Later,they start to climb1.Then they2how steep(陡峭)the mountain is.But it is3.Theycannot climb4.They cannot get to the5either.
文摘Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language proficiency validly. The present evaluation clearly shows that cloze testing measures test takers' integrated language competence based on their reading abilities.
文摘The cloze test is constructed by deleting words from a selected passage and the examinees are required to complete broken patterns by filling in the blanks in order for the passage to make sense.It aims at testing examinees'comprehensive language knowledge and skills.In this paper,the author analyzes items of a sample cloze test taken from CET6.
基金a small part of the research project,"A Chronological Study on the CET Washback"(07BYY030)National Philosophy and Social Science Foundation of China
文摘The present study investigates the testees' test-taking process for banked cloze, focusing on the following two aspects: the information sources and strategies. Employing simultaneous introspection and immediate retrospection, the study is conducted among 18 non-English major students. After examining their test-taking processes, a framework for analyzing testees' test-taking processes for banked cloze test is put forward. And then the researcher applies this framework to analyze the testees' protocols. Results show that regarding information sources, clause-level information accounts for the largest proportion, followed by text-level information, sentence-level information and extra-textual information, and in terms of strategies, the testees show a clear preference for bottom-up processing strategies, followed by top-down processing strategies and test-wise processing strategies. The verbal protocols have further revealed that the proficient readers seem to have a context-based reading model and they prefer to grasp the gist of the text, whereas the less proficient readers often employ word-based approaches and they are apt to identify parts of the text.
文摘Cloze Test(完形填空)是一种灵活多变、考察范围很广的题型。它可考查应试者的阅读能力、语言知识、语法知识及一般常识,是一种综合性的考题。它作为培养和检查综合语言运用能力的题型,在专业英语、大学英语、高考的标准化英语测试及英语教材的练习中都占据着日益重要的地位。学生往往因 Cloze Test 的难度大而产生畏难急躁情绪。为了使学生熟悉和掌握这种测试题型,本文先简要地探讨 Cloze Test 的命题方式及其特点,然后就其解题方法进行初步探讨。这将对英语教学有一定的现实意义。
