2008 Nanjing Mandarin Level Examination

Putonghua Proficiency Test

Introduction to the Putonghua Proficiency Test

According to relevant national documents, those born after January 1, 1946 to the age of 18 (some may The following persons (relaxed to 16 years old) should take the Putonghua proficiency test:

Primary and secondary school teachers

Secondary normal school teachers and liberal arts teachers in colleges and universities

Graduates of normal colleges (in colleges and universities, first of all, liberal arts graduates)

Teachers and teachers in radio, television, film, drama, foreign languages, tourism and other related majors in colleges and universities and secondary vocational schools Graduates

Announcers and program hosts of radio stations and television stations at all levels

Professionals engaged in movies, TV series, drama performances and film and television dubbing

Others Personnel who should take the Putonghua proficiency test and those who voluntarily apply to take the Putonghua proficiency test

Industry Standards

According to the regulations of various industries, the requirements for the Putonghua proficiency of relevant practitioners are as follows:

Teachers in primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, and off-campus education units must have a Putonghua proficiency of not less than Level 2, among which Chinese language teachers must not be lower than Level 2A, and Putonghua pronunciation teachers must not be lower than Level 1; teachers in colleges and universities must have a Putonghua level of not less than Level 2. The proficiency of teaching Chinese as a foreign language should not be lower than Level 3A, among which modern Chinese teachers should not be lower than Level 2A, and Mandarin pronunciation teachers should not be lower than Level 1; teachers who teach Chinese as a foreign language should have a Putonghua level of not lower than Level 2A.

Those who apply for primary, secondary and kindergarten teacher qualifications must have a Putonghua level of no less than Level 2.

Students in normal majors and majors closely related to oral expression in vocational schools at all levels must have a Putonghua level of no less than Level 2.

For national civil servants, the Mandarin proficiency should not be lower than Level 3A.

Announcers and program hosts of national and provincial radio stations and television stations should have a Mandarin level of Class A. Announcers and program hosts of other radio stations and television stations must meet the Mandarin standards. The regulations of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television shall be implemented.

Performance and dubbing actors in dramas, movies, TV series, radio dramas, etc., teachers and students in broadcasting, hosting and film and television performance majors, their Mandarin proficiency is not lower than Level 1.

Personnel in specific positions in the public service industry (such as broadcasters, commentators, operators, etc.) must have a Mandarin level of no less than Level 2A.

The upper age limit for those who must meet the Mandarin proficiency standard shall be subject to the documents of the relevant industry.

Grading standards

The "Grading Standards for Putonghua Proficiency Test" promulgated by the National Language Working Committee is a unified national standard for classifying Mandarin proficiency levels. The proficiency levels of Mandarin are divided into three and six levels, namely Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Each level is further divided into two levels: Level A and Level B; Level 1 A is the highest and Level 3 B is the lowest. The test taker's Mandarin proficiency is determined based on the score obtained in the test.

The standards for the Mandarin proficiency test are as follows:

Level 1

Level A has standard pronunciation, correct vocabulary and grammar, and natural intonation when reading aloud and talking freely. Express fluently. The total test score loss rate is within 3%.

Class B: When reading aloud and talking freely, the pronunciation is standard, the vocabulary and grammar are correct, the intonation is natural, and the expression is fluent. There are occasional errors in pronunciation and intonation. The total test score loss rate is within 8%.

Level 2

Level A When reading aloud and talking freely, the pronunciation of pronunciation is basically standard, the intonation is natural, and the expression is fluent. A few difficult sounds (flat tongue sounds, front and back nasal coda sounds, lateral nasal sounds, etc.) sometimes make mistakes. There are very few errors in vocabulary and grammar. The total test score loss rate is within 13%.

Class B: When reading aloud and talking freely, some intonations are inaccurate, and the pronunciation of vowels and vowels is not correct. There are many difficult sounds (flat tongue consonants, front and back nasal codas, lateral nasals, fu - hu, z - zh -j, aspirated and unaspirated, i-ü not distinguished, retained voiced stops, voiced affricates, dropped medial consonants, Complex vowels become monosyllabic, etc.), and there are many mistakes. The dialect intonation is not obvious, and dialect words and dialect grammar are sometimes used. The total test score loss rate is within 20%.

Level 3

Level A When reading aloud and talking freely, there are many errors in pronunciation of finals, difficult sounds are outside the common range, and the intonation values ??are often inaccurate. The dialect tone is obvious. There are errors in vocabulary and grammar. The total test score loss rate is within 30%.

Class B: When reading aloud and talking freely, there are many errors in pronunciation of tones and accents, and the characteristics of dialect are prominent. The dialect tone is obvious. There are many mistakes in vocabulary and grammar. Foreigners may not understand what they are saying. The total test score loss rate is within 40%.

Test Syllabus

The "Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC) Syllabus" was promulgated by the National Language Working Committee and is a unified national syllabus for Putonghua proficiency testing. All contents of the Putonghua proficiency test paper come from the syllabus.

The contents of the "Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC) Outline" include:

1. Mandarin pronunciation analysis, a brief and accurate description and introduction of Mandarin pronunciation and tones to guide readers in learning Mandarin. This part of the content is not within the scope of testing.

2. Commonly used words (lexicon) are provided, arranged in Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1 is compiled based on some words in the "Chinese Proficiency Vocabulary and Chinese Character Level Outline" published by the National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and the Chinese Proficiency Test Department, with a total of 8455 items. Table 2 selects some commonly used words in the "Modern Chinese Dictionary" compiled by the Dictionary Editorial Office of the Institute of Linguistics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, with a total of 15,496 entries. These words can basically meet the needs of general oral communication and correct reading of general written materials, and are one of the scope of the test. During the test, there are two test items: reading single-syllable words and reading double-syllable words. Among them, words selected from Table 1 account for 60%, and words selected from Table 2 account for 40%.

3. Provides a comparison of commonly used words and phrases in some dialect areas that are inconsistent with Mandarin. During the test, select some to evaluate the candidate's mastery of Mandarin vocabulary and Chinese grammar.

4. Provide 50 reading materials numbered 1-50 in order for reading test. During the test, the examinee randomly draws 2 numbers and determines one of them for testing.

5. List questions No. 1-50 as topics for the speaking test. During the test, the examinee randomly selects 2 numbers and determines one of the topics for speaking test.

6. The "Putonghua Proficiency Test Outline" also elaborates on the requirements and characteristics of the Putonghua Proficiency Test in the general introduction, stipulates the paper-making requirements for the Putonghua Proficiency Test, and the scoring method for the Putonghua Proficiency Test. Therefore, those who take the Putonghua proficiency test must first learn and master the contents of the "Outline" and undergo necessary training before taking the test based on the basics and conditions.

Introduction to the test paper

The Putonghua proficiency test paper consists of five test items, with a total score of 100 points.

(1). Read 100 monosyllabic words. The time limit is 3 minutes, accounting for 10 points. The purpose is to examine the test taker's pronunciation of Mandarin initial consonants, finals and tones.

(2), read 50 two-syllable words, time limit is 3 minutes, accounting for 20 points. The purpose is to test not only the pronunciation of the test-taker's voice, rhyme, and tone, but also the pronunciation of ascending tone changes, rhyme changes, and soft tones.

(3) Judgment test, time limit is 3 minutes, accounting for 10 points. The main purpose is to test the candidate's mastery of Mandarin vocabulary and grammar.

(4), 400-word essay reading, time limit 4 minutes, accounting for 30 points. The purpose is to test the candidate's ability to read written materials in Mandarin, focusing on pronunciation, speech flow, tone, etc.

(5). Speak for no less than 3 minutes, accounting for 30 points. The purpose is to test the standardization level of the test taker in speaking Mandarin without any written support.

Grade Certificate

After taking the test, candidates can obtain the "National Mandarin Proficiency Test Grade Certificate". The "National Mandarin Proficiency Test Grade Certificate" is produced by the National Language Working Committee. The candidate's test scores and corresponding grades will be recorded in the certificate. The certificate is valid nationwide and is valid for 5 years. After the validity period expires, a new grade certificate must be obtained after testing.

Registration method

The Municipal Testing Center organizes Mandarin proficiency tests for announcers, program hosts and various people from all walks of life in the city’s radio and television system who voluntarily accept the Mandarin proficiency test.

The Mandarin test for announcers and program hosts in the radio and television system shall be uniformly organized and registered by the radio and television administrative department; the Mandarin proficiency test for all types of personnel from all walks of life in non-unified organizations shall be organized every two months and shall be administered by the examinee You must register in person at the Municipal Testing Center. When registering, you should bring your ID card, work ID card (student ID card) and a recent 2-inch registration photo without a hat.

Each district or county language working committee office (hereinafter referred to as the language committee office) organizes teachers and other relevant personnel in the district and county to conduct Mandarin proficiency tests, usually twice a year. Before the test, the district and county language committee offices will go to the municipal test center to register.

The school will send a notice if you want to register

The latest time was in April or May