The Impact of College English Examination Reform on Students' Perceptions of the Importance of English

Abstract

The reform of China's college English examination has yielded significant results since the inception of the reform and opening-up era, particularly in the formulation of examination syllabi and the development of examination systems. However, with the ongoing evolution of China's economy, society, and the gradual refinement of the English education system, persistent issues remain in the college English examination system. For example, problems like overly rigid examination content, insufficient coverage of knowledge, and a lingering trend towards exam-oriented approaches still exist in the modern examination system. Therefore, this article employs interviews to investigate the influence of college English examination reform on students' perceptions of the importance of English. Building upon the discussion and analysis of the interview data, the article proposes recommendations for optimizing the transformation of the orientation of English examination reform, harnessing the positive impact of examinations on students, and shifting the focus of examination reform towards practicality. These suggestions aim to provide strategic measures for furthering the depth of examination reform.