The Study of Test Method in Authentic Assessment of English Reading Ability

Abstract

According to the real environment in daily life, the introduction of authentic assessment is an effective way to improve college students’ English reading ability. There is a big difference between the test method in authentic assessment and that in traditional development of English reading ability. Firstly, according to the application of English for communication in daily life, the requirements for test in authentic assessment are discussed. Then, the application of some common test methods of authentic assessment in cultivating college students’ English reading ability is discussed. Finally, some problems worthy of attention in choosing test method in authentic assessment of college students’ English reading ability are put forward. This will provide basis for the introduction of authentic assessment in cultivating college students’ English reading ability, which helps to improve the quality of teaching. Keywords—English reading ability, authentic assessment, test method