There are some differences between English 1 and 2 in terms of test nature, question types and difficulty. Here are their main differences:
1. The nature of the examination.
English I is an examination subject for academic degree graduates, which focuses on testing students' comprehensive English language skills, especially reading, writing and translation skills. The second examination subject of English II is for professional degree graduates, which mainly examines students' mastery of English language in practical application, especially the ability to apply English in daily communication and workplace.
2. Question type. The question types in English 1 and 2 are roughly the same, and both include sections on reading comprehension, translation, and writing. However, there are some differences in the specific question types and scores. For example, the reading comprehension section of English 1 is worth 30 points, while English 2 is worth 25 pointsFor the translation part, English 1 is 10 points for one article translated from English to Chinese, while English 2 is two articles translated from English to Chinese with a score of 15 points. In the writing section, English 1 and English 2 both have small and large essays, but the scores are different.
3. Difficulty. In general, English 1 is more difficult than English 2. This is mainly due to the higher vocabulary requirements of English 1 and the higher focus of the test on the academic English ability of students, which requires a higher depth and breadth of the text. In addition, the reading comprehension part of English 1 is also relatively difficult, covering a wider range of topics, including social sciences, natural sciences and other fields.
4. Scope of application.
Since English I is an examination subject for academic degree graduates, it is mainly suitable for students applying for academic degrees. As the examination subject for professional degree graduates, English II is mainly suitable for students applying for professional degrees, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Engineering, etc.
To sum up, there are differences between English 1 and English 2 in terms of test nature, question type and difficulty, and candidates need to choose the corresponding subjects according to their actual situation. At the same time, candidates also need to fully understand the difficulty of the subjects they are applying for and the requirements of the examination, formulate a reasonable preparation plan, and improve their comprehensive English language skills.
2024 Postgraduate Entrance Examination