Measured Words: The Development of Objective Language TestingOxford University Press, 1995 - 402页 This study deals with the historical, sociological, economic and political aspects of language testing in the 20th century. It examines the quest for objectivity and the rise of public and institutional tests, as well as future developments in the field of English language testing. |
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