With the ever-increasing popularity of the College English Test (CET) in China, many researches have focused on CET itself and its washback effect on College English teaching in China. TOEFL, as one of the most prevailing international English tests in China, also draws lots of attention for research. However, few studies have compared these two tests. Since the introduction of TOEFL iBT in 2005 and CET reform in the same year, a horizontal comparative study seems to have become a necessity. This paper tries to compare CET and TOEFL iBT in a systematic way, with respect to the Test Method Facet and Test Usefulness. Through comparison, suggestions are given in order to improve the CET.
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
III. Comparisons on TMF (Test Method Facet)
IV. Test Usefulness
V. Suggestions for the CET