新托?？谡Z的形式與內(nèi)容
我個(gè)人認(rèn)為TSE考試在托福改題之后仍會繼續(xù)考察一段時(shí)間,從而逐步淡出歷史舞臺。而取而代之的新托福可以說是TSE考試的加強(qiáng)版。這個(gè)部分共有6道題,持續(xù)約20分鐘,包括獨(dú)立回答題,讀聽后回答題和先聽后答題等三種題型,以考察學(xué)生的閱讀理解,聽力理解和口語表達(dá)等綜合能力。下面我們就結(jié)合ETS對新托?？谡Z部分的指導(dǎo)說明來揭開新托?？谡Z的“神秘面紗”:
Speaking Section Directions In this section of the test, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to speak about a variety of topics. You will answer six questions by speaking into the microphone. Answer each of the questions as completely as possible.
In questions one and two, you will speak about familiar topics. Your response will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and coherently about the topics.
第1題和第2題為獨(dú)立回答題,要求考生就某一話題闡述自己的觀點(diǎn)。準(zhǔn)備時(shí)間為15秒,回答問題時(shí)間為45秒。問題會被朗讀出來,同時(shí)會出現(xiàn)在屏幕上。比如:
Narrator Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.
Please begin speaking after the beep. [2 secs beep]
[Appearing on screen]
1. Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
In questions three and four, you will first read a short text. The text will go away and you will then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about what you have read and heard. You will need to combine appropriate information from the test and the talk to provide a complete answer to the question. Your response will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and coherently and on your ability to accurately convey information about what you read and heard.
第3題和第4題則以試題中的閱讀和聽力材料為基礎(chǔ),要求考生回答相關(guān)問題。具體步驟是首先讓考生在45秒內(nèi)閱讀一篇短文,一般只含一個(gè)自然段,隨后短文隱去,播放一段與短文相關(guān)的對話或課堂演講,其長度大約為1分半鐘。后,要求考生根據(jù)先前閱讀的短文和播放的對話或課堂演講回答相關(guān)問題,考生有30秒鐘的準(zhǔn)備時(shí)間,然后進(jìn)行60秒鐘的回答,考生可以在聽錄音的過程中做筆記來幫助答題。比如:
Reading Time: 45 seconds
Announcement from the president The university has decided to increase tuition and fees for all students by approximately 8 percent next semester. For the past 5 years, the tuition and fees have remained the same, but it is necessary to increase them now for several reasons. The university has many more students than we had five years ago, and we must hire additional professors to teach these students. We have also made a new commitment to research and technology, and will be renovating and upgrading our laboratory facilities to better meet our students' needs.
Narrator
Now listen to two students as they discuss the announcement. [2 seconds]
Student A Oh great, now we have to come up with more money for next semester.
Student B Yeah, I know, but I can see why. When I first started here, classes were so much smaller than they are now. With this many students, it's hard to get the personal attention you need……
Student A Yeah, I guess you're right. You know, in some classes I can't even get a seat. And I couldn't take the math course I wanted to because it was already full when I signed up.
Student B And the other thing is, well, I am kind of worried about not being able to get a job after I graduate.
我個(gè)人認(rèn)為TSE考試在托福改題之后仍會繼續(xù)考察一段時(shí)間,從而逐步淡出歷史舞臺。而取而代之的新托福可以說是TSE考試的加強(qiáng)版。這個(gè)部分共有6道題,持續(xù)約20分鐘,包括獨(dú)立回答題,讀聽后回答題和先聽后答題等三種題型,以考察學(xué)生的閱讀理解,聽力理解和口語表達(dá)等綜合能力。下面我們就結(jié)合ETS對新托?？谡Z部分的指導(dǎo)說明來揭開新托?？谡Z的“神秘面紗”:
Speaking Section Directions In this section of the test, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to speak about a variety of topics. You will answer six questions by speaking into the microphone. Answer each of the questions as completely as possible.
In questions one and two, you will speak about familiar topics. Your response will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and coherently about the topics.
第1題和第2題為獨(dú)立回答題,要求考生就某一話題闡述自己的觀點(diǎn)。準(zhǔn)備時(shí)間為15秒,回答問題時(shí)間為45秒。問題會被朗讀出來,同時(shí)會出現(xiàn)在屏幕上。比如:
Narrator Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.
Please begin speaking after the beep. [2 secs beep]
[Appearing on screen]
1. Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
In questions three and four, you will first read a short text. The text will go away and you will then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about what you have read and heard. You will need to combine appropriate information from the test and the talk to provide a complete answer to the question. Your response will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and coherently and on your ability to accurately convey information about what you read and heard.
第3題和第4題則以試題中的閱讀和聽力材料為基礎(chǔ),要求考生回答相關(guān)問題。具體步驟是首先讓考生在45秒內(nèi)閱讀一篇短文,一般只含一個(gè)自然段,隨后短文隱去,播放一段與短文相關(guān)的對話或課堂演講,其長度大約為1分半鐘。后,要求考生根據(jù)先前閱讀的短文和播放的對話或課堂演講回答相關(guān)問題,考生有30秒鐘的準(zhǔn)備時(shí)間,然后進(jìn)行60秒鐘的回答,考生可以在聽錄音的過程中做筆記來幫助答題。比如:
Reading Time: 45 seconds
Announcement from the president The university has decided to increase tuition and fees for all students by approximately 8 percent next semester. For the past 5 years, the tuition and fees have remained the same, but it is necessary to increase them now for several reasons. The university has many more students than we had five years ago, and we must hire additional professors to teach these students. We have also made a new commitment to research and technology, and will be renovating and upgrading our laboratory facilities to better meet our students' needs.
Narrator
Now listen to two students as they discuss the announcement. [2 seconds]
Student A Oh great, now we have to come up with more money for next semester.
Student B Yeah, I know, but I can see why. When I first started here, classes were so much smaller than they are now. With this many students, it's hard to get the personal attention you need……
Student A Yeah, I guess you're right. You know, in some classes I can't even get a seat. And I couldn't take the math course I wanted to because it was already full when I signed up.
Student B And the other thing is, well, I am kind of worried about not being able to get a job after I graduate.