论语言测试中的真实性

在阐述语言测试中“真实性”的含义和重要性基础上,分析真实性与测试有用性内各因素——效度、信度、影响和实用性——之间的相互作用;强调真实性直接影响语言测试质量,同时也受到多方面因素制约。因此,应根据测试目的,从语言使用环境特点、任务特点及考生特点来决定测试的真实性。

Authenticity in Language Testing

After expounding the concept and significance of authenticity in language testing,this paper probes into the relationship between authenticity and test usefulness by analyzing the influence of authentic- ity on validity,reliability,washback and practicality.As authenticity is a decisive element of test quality but its realization is restricted by many factors,the degree of authenticity of a test should be determined in view of the purpose of the test,the characteristics of language use,the characteristics of test task and the characteristics of test-takers.