Opportunities and Challenges of English Language Learning in Chinese High School Entrance Examinations (Chsee) Under the New Curriculum Reform

Abstract

The introduction of the English Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition) marks the beginning of a new era in the evolution of compulsory education. Under the changed circumstances, the question of how to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom and improve students' application skills while meeting the key criteria of basic education cannot be neglected. This paper reviews the opportunities and challenges under the reform, which are closely linked to the student’s English learning and even their future career plans, as well as their impact on society in the future. The correct understanding of the curricular standards depends to large extent on the correct comprehension of the nature and philosophy of the curriculum as outlined in the standards. Therefore, the English learning objectives and strategies for the Chinese High School Entrance Examinations (CHSEE) under the new curriculum reform should be formulated after studying and analyzing the reform policies. The new curriculum standard has required the students to have vocabulary, comprehension standards and writing skills, and also required the instructors and teachers to get a higher level of proficiency and competence to provide the interactive pedagogy and teach in a more practical and applicable way.