Introduction: Postgraduate English is a stumbling block in the hearts of many candidates, and it is full of challenges in terms of grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. This year's postgraduate English seems to be more insurmountable, candidates have complained about the difficulty of the questions, and some people even can't distinguish between "toenails" and "hairpins", and there is a question that actually makes candidates discuss the topic of "assigning parents". The increasing difficulty of postgraduate English requires not only that candidates have a solid foundation and rich vocabulary, but also that they have a good sense of language and logical thinking ability. So, let's take a look at what are the difficulties of this year's postgraduate English entrance examination and how candidates are coping with these challenges.
This year, the difficulty of vocabulary and grammar has increased significantly, which has brought great pressure to candidates. Many candidates said that they had a poor foundation in English since childhood, and their vocabulary reserve was insufficient, and they struggled to learn grammar. In the absence of a language environment, it is more difficult to understand and master the knowledge of English. Many candidates still can't get rid of the trouble of English after going through the college entrance examination. During the university, I faced the challenge of the English test of level 4 and 6, and the difficulty of preparing for the graduate school entrance examination for English was equivalent to level 6 and a half. Therefore, if you do not pass the Level 6 exam during college, you need to put in more effort to take the postgraduate English entrance examination, otherwise it will be difficult to pass the line smoothly.
In addition, insufficient vocabulary and unclear questions are also a problem for many candidates. Some students were asked to introduce an ancient Chinese scientist in the English 1 exam, but they wrote "Zhuge Liang", which completely deviated from the requirements of the question. Such examples show that there is a deviation in the understanding of English questions. Some test takers may even misunderstand a reading comprehension question and think that it is discussing "assigning parents", when in fact it is discussing "half-parents". These misunderstandings not only affect the candidates' answers, but also expose their unfamiliarity with the English context.
Reading comprehension has always been one of the most challenging parts of the graduate school entrance exam, and this year was no exception. Candidates are required to read and understand an English passage in a short period of time and answer relevant questions based on the content of the passage. This year's reading comprehension questions are more complex and the knowledge points examined are more extensive. Some questions require candidates to infer and judge the information in the text, and some questions require candidates to read and analyze comprehensively. It is indeed a difficult task for candidates to juggle reading speed and accuracy at the same time, and to answer questions by distilling key information.
Composition is equally challenging as part of the Postgraduate English Examination, with this year's Postgraduate English I examining the Diagram Essay and Postgraduate English II examining the Discussion Section. This is an unexpected change for many test takers, who have not previously prepared and trained for such question types. As a result, many candidates feel at a loss in the examination room, and even have feelings of loss and anxiety. This also reminds candidates once again to pay attention to the latest exam developments and prepare for the exam thoroughly.
Summary: It is not easy to take the postgraduate English exam, but as long as we put in the effort and overcome the challenges, we can make progress. It is necessary to start with vocabulary and grammar, expand vocabulary, and strengthen the understanding and application of grammar. At the same time, more reading training is carried out to cultivate reading speed and comprehension ability. In terms of writing, it is necessary to be familiar with the requirements of different question types, and improve your writing ability through simulation training and writing guidance. The most important thing is to maintain a positive attitude, believe in your abilities, and take every exam seriously. Only by continuous efforts can we achieve good results in postgraduate English and achieve our postgraduate entrance examination goals.