The Impact of Examination System Reform on English Education

Abstract

With the acceleration of globalization, English education in China has become increasingly important. In recent years, Chinas education system, especially the examination system, has undergone a series of reforms. However, as these reforms take place, new issues have emerged one after another. This paper believes that as the transition of Chinas examination system to the New Gaokao system, the focus of the examination has shifted from rote learning to quality education. However, after the reform, the main problems in English education today include an excessive emphasis on exam-oriented teaching, wastage of educational resources and low resource utilization efficiency, as well as a weakening advantage for top English students. To address these problems, it is crucial and essential to transform the approach to English education development, enhance the categorization of digital resources, and improve policies related to examinations. This article believes that only by fully understanding and addressing these issues can the new examination system truly promote the healthy and sustainable development of English education.