CET-6 is for non-English majors, while TEM-8 is for English majors. There is a big gap between the two. The difficulty of CET-6 for non-English majors is only equivalent to that of TEM-4 (TEM-6), which is slightly lower than that of TEM-4, not to mention TEM-8 for English majors. Therefore, TEM-8 for English majors is at least two levels higher than TEM-6 for non-English majors.

For a simple example, if two people apply for English translation at the same time, a CET-6, a CET-6 and CET-6 candidate may lose the primary election and even have no chance to meet the interviewer. If it is not rejected directly, there will be several rounds of additional tests. Even if you are admitted, you are still a boy, doing the most junior job. Because in a translation company, CET-6 can't prove translation ability at all. Many of CET-6 are obtained by brushing questions, which is a "chicken rib" certificate.

On the other hand, TEM-8 candidates will pass the initial examination, and the interviewer will consider whether to try according to the applicant's academic qualifications and other abilities. Of course, TEM-8 applicants must take a moderately difficult trial translation test. In the eyes of the interviewer, TEM-8 can prove the applicant's comprehensive English application ability and gain a wide range of background knowledge of English-speaking countries (including literature, geography, history, politics, etc.). ), and have a high degree of listening, speaking, reading and writing translation skills. Although it can't be proved that he has a professional translation level, he can become a primary translator through training and personal efforts.

Frankly speaking, TEM-8 is only one step away from a translation (primary translation), while CET-6, a non-English major, has taken the first step on the road of translation.