In order to meet the needs of social development, provide assistance services for foreign language learners, promote the transformation of foreign language teaching in China from exam-oriented education to quality education, and improve the national foreign language quality, the National Public English Examination System (PETS) was launched nationwide for the first time under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. The test is supported by the British Overseas Development Agency (ODA) and its English testing experts, which makes the test more authoritative. PETS is an all-round examination system open to the society, and it is a grade-level examination that provides target reference for applicants. It follows the principles of science, justice, accuracy and standardization, and pays special attention to examining candidates' communicative competence. The examination includes a written test and an oral test, which comprehensively examines the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of candidates. Those who pass the written test and oral test will be awarded the National English Grade Certificate by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education. The certificate of conformity can not only serve as an authoritative proof of the English level of the holder, but also provide a fair and unified evaluation scale for the English level of the talents used by all localities and units.
The national English level certificate unified examination is a non-academic certificate examination, and candidates are not restricted by age, education, occupation and household registration. Anyone who wants to take the exam can sign up. When registering, you must hold an ID card. Soldiers and armed police personnel hold military and police certificates. If you don't have personal documents, you can register for the exam at each test center with your household registration book. When registering, you should pay the registration fee and two small one-inch bareheaded standard photos (black and white or color photos are acceptable), and fill in the national English test registration form.
In the initial stage of promotion (before 2002), the PETS Band 5 exam will be held in spring and autumn. The time for starting examinations at all levels is tentatively set as: March 1 Grade B, Grade 2, Grade 4 and Grade 5, and September1Grade 3 and Grade 5 written examinations. Each registration (usually two months before the exam) and the date of the exam will be notified separately. During the written test, candidates must bring 2B pencils, erasers, blue or ink pens or ballpoint pens.
Registration points (examination points): Training Department, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University 84 1 1970; Adult Education College, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies 8662 6863; Study Room, Jinan University 8522 0278; Adult Education Department, Guangzhou Normal University 8623 72 1 1; Foreign Language Teaching, First Military Medical University. Guangdong Foreign Trade School 8703 4065, Guangdong University of Technology Self-taught Examination Office 876 1 6776, South China University of Technology Adult Education College 87 1 2 178, Guangdong University of Adult Science and Technology 8359 6642, Guangzhou Finance and Trade Management Cadre College 8380 93 165438. Guangdong Economic Management Cadre College 84 18 899 1-2063, Wuyi University Academic Affairs Office 368 3687, Xijiang University Adult Education College 27 1 6265, Shantou Self-taught Tutoring College 855 6488, Dongguan Southern Science and Technology Training College 223 6506, Dongguan Institute of Technology 268 075656. Jiaying university Adult Education Institute 235 0 143, Shenzhen Library Training Center 209 5403, Foreign Language Training Department of Shenzhen Adult Education Center 322 9354, Shenzhen Institute of Technology 662 2747, Shenzhen University Study Room 589 40 15, Shenzhen Xin 'an College 652 0045, Shanwei Normal School 336 215. Kloc-0/997, Foreign Language Department of Shaoguan College of Foshan University 8 12 0 106 Nanhai Talent Training Center 622 7046 Nanhai Science and Technology Training Center 633 4402 Foreign Language Department of Huizhou University 2121955-31kloc.
PEST test has five levels and an affiliated level. The five levels are: level 1 (including level 1 (B), namely affiliated level), level 2, level 3, level 4 and level 5. The standards at all levels are as follows:
Pet yiji
Grade Description This grade is the initial grade among the five grades in the National Public English Test (PETS), and its standard is slightly higher than that of junior high school graduation, a nine-year compulsory education in China.
Candidates preparing to take this level of examination are generally over 18 years old (including 18 years old). I have studied English courses in ordinary junior middle schools for three years, participated in relevant English training or taught myself the same content to prepare for employment.
Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the basic needs of taxi drivers, hotel bellboy, doorman, traffic police and other jobs, as well as the basic needs of other colleagues at the same level in foreign exchanges.
Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to correctly use basic grammar knowledge and master about 65,438+0,000 words and related phrases.
Language usage 1. Candidates with this level of interactive ability can talk with foreigners in English, express greetings, thank you and exchange specific information, such as price, date, direction, etc.
2. Acceptability to understand familiar short words with clear pronunciation and slow speech speed in daily life. Read simple notices, notes, information, schedules and short stories.
3. Output ability can be written in short notes to convey specific information.
Candidates at this level should be able to exchange simple information in familiar situations, such as asking or transmitting basic factual information.
Candidates should be able to 1. Use simple words, phrases and sentence patterns to generate discourse;
2. Appropriate use of known or subordinate phrases;
3. Actively communicate and solve communication difficulties with simple remedies.
Pet level 2
Grade Description This grade is the middle and lower grade among the five grades in the National Public English Proficiency Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to the English level of outstanding senior high school graduates in China.
Candidates who are going to take this level of examination are generally over 18 years old (including 18 years old) and have studied English courses in ordinary senior high schools for three years on the basis of ordinary junior high schools.
Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the requirements for further study in colleges and universities, and at the same time basically meet the basic needs of foreign exchanges at the same level as hotel receptionists, ordinary employees of banks and ordinary employees of foreign-related enterprises.
Candidates with this level of language knowledge should be able to use basic grammar knowledge properly and master about 2000 words and related phrases.
Language usage 1. Candidates at the level of interactive ability can talk with foreigners in English, including exchanging specific information, such as events, time, place, price, etc., under the condition of clear background.
2. Acceptability to understand familiar short words or monologues with clear pronunciation and slow speech speed in daily life. Read notices, simple introductions and advertisements, as well as easy-to-understand English books or newspapers.
3. Be able to write diaries, letters, notices and notes.
Candidates at this level should be able to have simple conversations in familiar situations, such as asking or transmitting basic factual information, and should be able to provide or ask for clearer explanations and express simple opinions and attitudes.
Candidates should be able to use simple words, phrases and sentence patterns to make sentences.
2. Appropriate use of known or subordinate phrases;
3. Actively communicate and solve communication difficulties with simple remedies.
Pet level 3
Level Description This level is the middle of the five levels of PETS, and its standard is equivalent to that of China students who have studied English in colleges and universities for two years after graduating from ordinary high schools or have taught themselves English courses of the same level.
Candidates who are ready to take this level of examination are generally over 20 years old and work in enterprises and institutions as administrative secretaries, assistant managers, general managers or scientific and technological workers, and employees of foreign companies.
Candidates who pass this level of examination can reach the graduation level of non-English majors in higher education self-study examination or meet the graduation requirements of non-English majors in colleges and universities, and basically meet the basic needs of administrative secretaries, assistant managers, junior technicians, employees of foreign companies and other work at the same level in foreign exchanges.
Candidates with this level of language knowledge should be able to use relevant grammar knowledge properly and master about 4,000 words and related phrases.
Language usage 1. Candidates at this level of interactive ability can talk to foreigners in English in most daily work and social life situations, not only to exchange specific information, but also to exchange ideas and opinions.
2. Understand the acceptability of general dialogue or discussion. Read announcements, posters, official letters and ordinary newspaper articles and books.
3. Be able to write notes, letters, work memos, notices, applications, statements and summaries, as well as general descriptive, narrative and explanatory articles. Be able to write relevant essays according to simple charts or pictures.
Candidates at this level should be able to talk in most situations of life and work, demanding not only facts but also abstract information, providing or demanding clearer explanations, and expressing personal views, opinions and attitudes. In addition, you can describe an event or give a short speech on a general topic.
Candidates should be able to 1. Make a long speech basically coherently;
2. Keep the language fluent;
3. Communicate positively and use appropriate remedial measures to solve communication difficulties.
Pet level 4
Level Description: This level belongs to the upper-middle level among the five grades of PETS, and its standard is equivalent to that of China students who have studied public English for at least 3-4 years after graduating from ordinary high schools or who have taught themselves English courses at the same level.
Candidates who are ready to take this level of examination are generally over 22 years old, or plan to study for a master's degree in non-English major in ordinary colleges or universities or have equivalent education to engage in various professional and technical work or senior management work.
Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the needs of non-English majors in colleges and universities, and basically meet the basic requirements of English for ordinary professional and technical personnel or scientific research personnel, modern enterprise managers and other positions.
Candidates with this level of language knowledge should be able to skillfully use relevant grammar knowledge and master about 5,500 words and related phrases.
Language usage 1. Candidates with interactive ability can talk to foreigners in English in most daily work and social life situations, and can actually and effectively participate in meetings or academic seminars.
2. Acceptability to understand most of the contents of English lectures, academic speeches or arguments. Understand business letters, technical specifications, generality and be familiar with professional newspaper articles and related books.
3. Be able to write business letters, briefings, abstracts, summaries and reading notes, as well as general descriptive, narrative and explanatory articles. Be able to clearly introduce matters or problems that others are interested in at work or academically.
Candidates at this level should be able to participate in the discussion of general or professional academic topics, asking not only facts but also abstract information. Be able to demonstrate the correctness of a viewpoint and explain a problem, a process or an event in detail. In addition, it can also explain a general problem or a familiar field.
Candidates should be able to express their thoughts in appropriate and accurate language and produce long, coherent and expressive words.
2. There may be normal hesitation or pause due to the consideration of measures and language appropriateness;
3. Actively communicate and be able to use effective communication remedies.
Pet level 5
Grade Description This grade (formerly WSK EPT) is the highest among the five grades in the National Public English Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to the level of college English majors in China at the end of the second year.
Candidates who are going to take this level of examination are generally over 25 years old. They have completed their college or postgraduate studies, usually teaching in colleges and universities, or engaged in scientific research, or preparing to apply for national scholarships to study abroad.
Candidates who pass this level of examination can basically meet the needs of studying non-English majors or engaging in academic research abroad, and this level of English can also meet their basic needs of engaging in professional and management work at home and abroad.
Candidates with this level of language knowledge should be able to skillfully use relevant grammar knowledge and master about 7000 words and related phrases.
Language usage 1. Candidates with this level of interactive ability can have a dialogue with foreigners on a wide range of social issues as well as academic and professional issues in English, and the language conforms to British cultural habits. Can actively participate in academic seminars or classroom discussions hosted by tutors.
2. Acceptability: I can understand English lectures, academic speeches, discussions or arguments, and I can also understand English radio programs. Be able to read analytically and critically, and determine the value of relevant materials from the specific purpose.
3. Be able to write professional articles, such as scientific research papers and test reports, and prepare practical documents. In academic discussions, you can clearly express or demonstrate the contents related to your own discipline.
Candidates at this level should be able to talk and discuss freely on various topics. Be able to have in-depth and extensive communication with others on many aspects of my work, and be able to have an effective debate and clearly state my needs.
Candidates should be able to use appropriate and accurate language to express complex ideas or concepts, and can produce long, coherent and expressive words;
2. Due to the appropriateness of wording and language, there may be normal hesitation or pause;
3. Actively communicate and be able to use effective communication remedies.
The distribution of answering time for pets of all grades is shown in the following table:
Level 1 (minutes) Level 2 (minutes) Level 3 (minutes) Level 4 (minutes) Level 5 (minutes)
Listening 20 20 25 30 35
The application of English knowledge 20 25 15 15 20
Reading comprehension 30 35 40 60 50
Writing 20 40 40 35 35
Written test (* * *) 90120120140140
Oral test (* * *) 810101215
The scores and weights of all parts of the PETS written test at all levels are shown in the following table:
Level one, level two, level three, level four and level five.
Listening 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30%
Language usage is 25% 20%15%10%10%.
Reading comprehension 30% 30% 30% 35% 35%
Writing 15% 20% 25% 25% 25%
According to the spirit of self-taught examination in Guangdong province, from the second half of 2000, PETS-2 written test scores or certificates can replace self-taught English (I) (standard number 3022), and PETS-3 written test scores or certificates can replace self-taught English (II) (standard number 4 149).
Guangdong Education Examination Service Center is a permanent business organization in Guangdong Examination Area. For information about the examination, registration points and training points, please consult Guangdong Education Examination Service Center (telephone number 020-876 198 19).