Latest College English Test Band 4 Preparation Guide: Listening (with CD-ROM)

Author: College English Test Band 4 Compilation Committee
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: To reflect the requirements of the reform and opening-up on the comprehensive English application ability of college students, to use the Band 4 and Band 6 exams more reasonably, and to better serve teaching, the College English Test Band 4 and Band 6 has reformed the measurement of English listening and speaking skills, with the extent of the reform exceeding the expectations of many candidates. In terms of content and format, the Band 4 and Band 6 exams will increase the volume and proportion of listening comprehension sections, raising the proportion of listening comprehension to 35%, with listening dialogues accounting for 15% and listening passages accounting for 20%. The listening dialogue section includes listening comprehension for short and long dialogues, while the listening passage section includes dictation and multiple-choice short passage comprehension. The listening materials are selected from more authentic sources such as dialogues, lectures, and radio and television programs. The timely publication of this Band 4 listening test preparation material will be of great help to candidates.