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• TITLE: Research on Content Validity of Reading Comprehension of Zhongkao English Exam from 2020-2023 in Shaoxing, Zhejiang

  AUTHORS: Jiani Qian

  KEYWORDS: Zhongkao, Reading Comprehension Test, Content Validity

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.11 No.8, August 21, 2024

  ABSTRACT: This study examines the English reading comprehension of the Zhongkao in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, from 2020 to 2023, using Bachman and Palmer’s (1996) test task feature framework. It analyzes content validity through the dimensions of discourse input and expected responses. The results indicate: 1) a diverse range of themes and appropriate lengths in the reading passages, showing a comprehensive and layered assessment of reading skills; 2) overall alignment with the “English Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022-year Edition)” reflecting high content validity, though there are shortcomings in genre balance and difficulty arrangement. This paper offers recommendations for the formulation of Zhongkao English reading comprehension and junior high school English instruction.