The 2024 postgraduate English test has just ended, and many candidates have talked about the difficulty of the test questions. For English 1, many test takers said that the test questions were relatively simple, and some even happily said that this year was the easiest in recent yearsEnglish II, on the other hand, was rated as more difficult by more candidates. In particular, in the essay question of English 1, candidates are required to write a letter of introduction to ancient Chinese scientists, which has caused many candidates to be confused and unable to cope with the embarrassing situation. It may seem sad and funny, but in fact, it not only examines English proficiency, but also examines understanding of Chinese culture. In short, the postgraduate English is only a selective test, and there is no need to worry too much, and the final result will depend on the overall performance of the entire subject.
1. English 1: simple and satisfying
Candidates generally agree that this year's English 1 test questions are relatively simple. Some people say that the previous questions are not even high school level, and some joke that it is the easiest in years. The relative simplicity of the test questions is even more beneficial for those candidates who have good professional scores but weak English. They are expected to get higher marks in English 1.
2. English II: Difficulties and Challenges
Comparatively speaking, the English II test questions are considered more difficult by more candidates. A candidate majoring in English said that the time for doing the questions was very tight, and it was difficult to do two readings, and he even doubted whether he had received the English 1 test paper. Another candidate scored 70 points in the English II test last year, and he was full of uncertainty about his results this year, and he didn't know if he could get 50 points. There are even candidates who describe that many people cry after the English II test, which shows the difficulty of the test questions.
1. Difficulty question: Write a letter of introduction
The topic of this year's English 1 essay is to write a letter of introduction asking to introduce an ancient Chinese scientist. This is quite a difficult challenge for many candidates. One candidate said that he could not even write the Chinese phrase "ancientchinese scientist" when he was given it. Although there are many ancient characters in mind, none of them are ancient Chinese scientists. As a result, many candidates have had to abandon the question and choose to let the other party search for Chinese scientists on their own.
2. Coping strategy: recommend ** resources
Some test takers used a more peculiar way of answering the questions. They directly recommended that they go to the newspapers and television to find information about ancient Chinese scientists. Maybe they want the examiner to understand the gaps in their knowledge of ancient scientists, or maybe they just want to avoid the question in this way, but in any case, this way of dealing with it is indeed quite creative and ironic.
1. The significance of the examination: selective rather than passable
Although the difficulty and complexity of the postgraduate English examination should not be underestimated, we must realize that it is only a selective examination subject, not a fateful passing examination. Regardless of the difficulty of the questions, the final result will depend on the performance and ranking of the subject as a whole. So, be prepared, confident, and don't worry too much.
2. Observation of results: simple and difficult are equally important
After the exam, don't judge whether your performance is good or bad based on your subjective feelings. As is often said, an exam that feels bad may lead to an unexpectedly good score, and an exam that feels good may not be ideal. Therefore, it is important to be cautious about the results of the exam, and not to be too proud or depressed.
3. Follow-up preparation: the focus is on professional courses
Although English is an important subject, it is definitely not the decisive factor in the final victory or defeat of the graduate school entrance examination. Compared with the challenge of English, the preparation for subsequent professional courses is the most important thing for graduate students. Concentrate on reviewing and preparing for your professional courses so that you can better prepare for the next exams.
Postgraduate English is a major challenge that many candidates must face. In this year's English test, English 1 was considered relatively easy by most candidates, while English 2 was more difficult, especially the essay question of English 1 caused an embarrassing situation, and the candidates were quite helpless to introduce ancient Chinese scientists. However, we need to understand that the postgraduate English test is only a selective test and there is no need to worry too much. The final grade will depend on the overall performance of the whole subject, and the subsequent preparation for professional courses is an important factor in determining the outcome of the competition. Therefore, it is hoped that all candidates will maintain a confident and positive mindset to face the next exams in the best possible condition.