Chapter 1242 Passing Level 4
Speaking of this, Zhou Zhi has become the target of public criticism. This kid has taken another path. He has passed PETS5, the highest level of the National English Proficiency Test, which is even better than Professional Level 6. It has a high English proficiency test, so Zhouzhi can be used even after graduation.
"No, no, I will continue to take the exam..." Zhou Zhi quickly said that like everyone else, he had to worry about the English exam and worked hard not to "cut himself off from the people."
“What else do you want to test for elbow?” Tong Xiaolin was very curious.
Through the organization of this food and wine party, Tong Xiaolin did a lot of work as Xu Liqin's deputy, and also established prestige in the class and dance club. Now she has been elected as the new dance troupe president. .
The cold and arrogant temperament he had when he first entered school has finally dissipated a lot. Although it is still inaccessible to outsiders, at least he is somewhat approachable to people he knows well. This can be considered a huge improvement. .
"I'm going to try to take the GRE." Zhou Zhi said: "This thing is valid for five years, which is relatively long."
"What is the GRE?" Everyone is relatively unfamiliar with this. : "Can we take the test?"
"GRE is the abbreviation of GraduateRecordExamination, composed of A test administered by the U.S. Educational Testing Service. This score is an admissions test required by graduate schools around the world, and is also the most important basis for most admissions committees to award scholarships to applicants."
“Isn’t that similar to TOFEL?” Zhang Qianyi is from the capital and is relatively clear about this.
"Yeah, but TOFEL is for undergraduate applications, and GRE is for postgraduate, doctoral, and MBA applications." Zhou Zhi put a bunch of potatoes into his oil dish: "This test is divided into three subjects. , Chinese, mathematics, and logic, a total of 2,400 points.”
“To get an offer from a foreign university, candidates in our country generally need to score more than 2,100 points in mathematics and logic. It's basically no problem, almost ok If you get enough, the focus is on Chinese. This Chinese refers to English language, including Analytical Writing and Verbal. "
"Everyone can take the test, but there are too few test points in China now. You can only go to the capital to register and take the exam. The exam location alone will be difficult for a large number of people.”
“Then if you do well in the exam, you can apply to study as a graduate student in a foreign university?” Qi. Xinyan asked.
“Yes, of course if you pass the GRE, you will have greater confidence if you want to apply for an undergraduate degree.” Zhou Zhi said: “But the GRE is difficult for Chinese students because ETS is very clear. He clearly explained that the GRE is designed for candidates whose native language is English. For candidates whose native language is not English, whether their Chinese, mathematics, or analytical writing will be affected by their lower vocabulary than those whose native language is English. "< br>
"Although ETS does not recommend that all schools adopt uniform and strict minimum admission standards, just like our college entrance examination dividing lines, candidates whose native language is not English will still suffer."
"No wonder everyone wants to Take the TOFE exam L, it turns out that this GRE is not enough." Lu Qiao had been listening carefully just now, and now he said: "No wonder you dare to take the exam. I heard Ukidayu say that when you fight with foreigners, you are more sharp-tongued than them. !"
"Uh...they I can't stand it even if it's not dark for a quarter of an hour." Zhou Zhi's hand picking up the strings stopped in mid-air: "We were discussing things with Microsoft's business representatives. Although the atmosphere was a bit lively, it was not a quarrel."
"Anyway, they said you would win in the end. "Wu Lingshuang said: "You are so talkative!"
"Tell us how to learn English!" Zhang Qianyi said: "If you can't pass the CET-4, you can't even get a diploma. Can’t get it”
"Certificate 4 grammar is actually learned in high school." Zhou Zhi said: "The rest is vocabulary. Let me tell you, in fact, as long as you consolidate the vocabulary, if it exceeds 5,000, English will become your second language and you will never forget it for the rest of your life. The kind that can’t be done.”
“So five thousand vocabulary words is just a hurdle. You must get over this hurdle as soon as possible. From now on, let alone Level 4, even Level 6 will not be able to stop you.”
“Then What about hearing? Listening is the most difficult." Lu Qiao frowned.
“Listening is the easiest thing.” Zhou Zhi smiled and said, “If you improve your vocabulary, you can go to the movie theater and watch foreign language movies. LD discs will be played, and all of them will have bilingual subtitles. I also practiced listening, read subtitles, and even learned traditional Chinese characters. "We don't have that much money!" Lu Jiayi protested.
"That's it, we go to the counselor, play the video tape in the electronic classroom on Wednesday and Saturday, and then take turns playing the video recording on the rest of the days. I have long had a problem with the listening station in the school!"
< br>"What video tape?"
""Growing Pains", original soundtrack video." Zhou Zhi said: "We watched this when we were in middle school. Then Looking at the script, isn’t this more exciting than the materials in school?”
“Why didn’t you show it out last semester?” Carol is my favorite!”
“You’re such a bastard!” Zhou Zhi expressed disdain: “Carol is actually five years older than us, and she got married last year.”
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Her real name is Tracey Gold, and she is indeed married. Her husband was introduced to her by the actor who played her mother in "Growing Pains"." Wen Xin said: "The film and television city has "Global Film and Television Illustrated", which has been published in it."
"Let's talk about business first. Let’s get down to business!” Zhang Qianyi interrupted the heartbroken Li Dongping who wanted to continue the performance: “We are now discussing how to pass Level 4!” Movies and TV shows can basically pass the test. Oh, and there is a good way.”
“What method?”
"Listen to VOA, but you need a shortwave radio." Zhou Zhi said.
“Is it expensive?”
“It’s quite expensive to buy brand-name products.” Zhou Zhi said: “But there is another way, which is to listen to the CCTV English channel through the radio. We sold this last semester You can hear it on the radio.”
“I’ve listened to it, but I just can’t understand it.” Li Yijia was a little worried.
“That’s because the vocabulary is too small, the sense of language is not formed, and some professional terms are unclear.” Zhou Zhi said: “This can be solved by going to the school newsstand frequently and reading "ChinaDaily". ”
"Is this how you learned English?" Zhang Qianyi asked, "Why is it so good?"
"Don't learn my method, it takes too much time." Zhou Zhi was embarrassed to say that he was a teacher in his previous life. Came back: "In addition to these, I also want to read novels, poetry and prose, all of which are original versions. Language is my hobby. I spent a lot of time in middle school on it. "I'm on top."
"Jiuzi does have a talent for languages." Zhao Xing unintentionally confirmed Zhou Zhi: "He also speaks Cantonese very well!"
"Yeah! Du Wenxin nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "The first time I talked to him, I thought he was from Guangfu!"
(End of this chapter)