Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary?
1．一些人认为很有必要参加这样的考试。
2．然而，有一些人认为没有必要。
3．我的看法……
    Atest of spoken English will be included as an optional component of College English Test. Many people believe it's very necessary to take such a test. To begin with, as a basic part of the language, spoken English is getting more and more important in this infimnation age. One won't achieve much in intercultural communication unless one can speak perfect English. In other words, fluent English is an indication of one's mastery of the language. Therefore, a test ought to be designed to assess one's ability of spoken English.
    However, some people don't think it's necessary to take such a test. They hold that written exam is enough to indicate one's English level. As far as one doesn't want to study abroad or cooperate with foreigners in foreign enterprises or companies,one needn't worry about taking a test of spoken English. Because written English enables students not only to read reference hooks but also work on Internet. Therefore, in their opinion, a test of spoken English will only add to the students' over-study-load. It's not absolutely necessary for students to take it.
    I believer it's very necessary for students to take it. On the one hand, such a test will stimulate students to improve their oral English. On the other hand, it will help make students competent in the fierce competition, and push their English to a higher level. To sum up,with China's entry into the WTO and the arrival of knowledge economy age, it's more and more important for students to improve their oral English. Therefore, a test of spoken English is not only necessary, but also vital important.