PETS 1 is a junior level, and its test requirements are slightly higher than the English level of junior high school graduates. (PETS 1B is the subordinate level of PETS 1) PETS 2 belongs to the lower-middle level, and the examination requirements are equivalent to the English level of outstanding graduates from ordinary high schools. PETS 3 is an intermediate level, and the examination requirements are equivalent to that of China students who have studied English in colleges and universities for two years after graduating from high school or have taught themselves English courses of the same level. PETS 4 belongs to the upper-middle level, and the examination requirements are equivalent to those of China students who have studied English for at least 3-4 years at university or who have taught themselves English courses of the same level after graduating from high school. PETS 5 is the highest level, and its examination requirements are equivalent to the level of college English majors in China at the end of the second year. These five levels of examination standards are all based on the same ability scale, and there are obvious differences and internal relations between them. Second, why should I set up a pet? The purpose of establishing PETS is to provide a set of scientific and reasonable evaluation criteria for improving the original English education examination. Change the passive situation that the current English examination is too closed and out of touch with social needs, provide the society with an English examination system for the public, promote the popularization and improvement of English throughout the country, and adapt to the situation of China's reform and opening up and expand foreign exchanges. By testing the level of candidates and issuing English grade certificates, we can meet the needs of the society for English proficiency appraisal and talent market. A comprehensive examination of candidates' listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities will promote the reform of English teaching and reverse the unfavorable situation of "unable to understand and speak, and it is difficult to communicate directly with foreigners". The multi-level English examination system is also in line with the trend of lifelong learning and education in today's society. 3. What English skills does 3.PETS take? The ability of pets is based on "communicative language behavior pattern". This model takes the need of language communication as the purpose of mastering a foreign language, and divides language ability into "acceptance", "output" and "interaction". According to various situations and tasks, under specific themes and texts, teaching or examination is conducted in combination with relevant language behaviors. The relationship between these abilities and the abilities of listening, speaking, reading and writing is: receptive ability-reading and listening.
Output ability-writing and speaking
Interactive ability-direct communication between written and spoken language PETS focuses on communicative ability, but it does not completely exclude the examination of language knowledge (grammar, vocabulary, etc.). ). Therefore, the contents of the PETS exam include:
Listening, language knowledge, reading, writing, oral English. 4. What kinds of problems do pets have? In order to improve the validity of the test, PETS sets test questions according to the actual needs of communicative competence tests at all levels. Mainly includes: objective test questions-multiple choice questions, choice compatibility.
Semi-objective test questions-correcting mistakes, filling in the blanks, simply summarizing, etc.
Subjective questions-Specific questions used in thesis writing, translation and oral examination are detailed in the relevant examination syllabus. 5. Who can take the PETS exam? Taking the exam is a candidate's personal behavior. PETS is not limited by age, occupation and education level, and anyone can participate in it in principle. People can choose to take any exam according to their English level. You don't have to go step by step, but you can take the advanced exam with a low-level certificate. However, you can only take one level at a time. In order to avoid interfering with the normal English teaching in schools, ordinary middle schools and universities are not allowed to organize students to take PETS exams. 6. What is the scope of application and validity of 6.PETS scores? The scope of application of test scores at all levels is given in the PETS grade description, which is only for the reference of candidates and users of test scores.
The examination center of the Ministry of Education is responsible for explaining the PETS examination level at all levels; The right to use candidates' scores is in the admissions department or the employer.
As a social test, PETS does not have the function of evaluating the English teaching level in ordinary middle schools and universities. Refusing to provide candidates' scores to the teaching or counseling units of candidates. No one is allowed to use the results of this test to evaluate and interfere with the normal English teaching in schools, and no one is allowed to use the results of PETS test to replace the English final exam in ordinary middle schools and universities.
The validity period of PETS test scores at all levels is determined by the admissions department or the employer. Seven, how can I get the grade certificate of my pet? PETS test divides written test and oral test into two relatively independent parts. The written test score is the sum of listening, English knowledge application, reading comprehension and writing. Full score 100, with a score of 60 or more (inclusive) qualified. Those who pass the written test can take the corresponding oral test. The full score of the oral test is 5 points, and 3 points or more are qualified. Those who pass the written test and oral test can obtain the certificate issued by the examination center of the Ministry of Education. Eight, how to get the exam outline and other learning materials? PETS examination outlines at all levels have been published by Higher Education Press and distributed nationwide. Candidates can buy it at the local bookstore or at the registration point when they register. PETS does not specify special teaching materials. All textbooks that meet the requirements of PETS are suitable for candidates to study and prepare for the exam. Considering the particularity of some levels, Higher Education Press has published PETS 1 and its subordinate level-PETS1B, which are distributed all over the country. 9. When and where do candidates register? PETS adopts the form of hierarchical management. The examination center of the Ministry of Education is responsible for the identification of life papers and candidates' scores; Education examination institutions in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government are responsible for organizing the implementation of registration and examination (PETS 5- the original WSK* EPT is still organized and implemented by WSK test sites all over the country). The PETS 1-4 test was piloted in Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other provinces and cities on1September, 1999, and was popularized nationwide in 2000. The specific registration time and place can be consulted with the local education examination institutions.