After 2005, the college entrance examination changed to an American accent. Today, the United States has achieved a high status in the world, and American English has gradually become popular. Even Commonwealth countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and India, have begun to learn American English.

American English is used in college entrance examination English listening. This is because American English is more popular all over the world. American English is more popular and easy to understand, and it is easier to be accepted by English learners. China's English education system tends to use American English, which is more common in China's English education system.