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Questionnaire on Freshmens Self-evaluation with College English Course in the 1st Semester

Designed by XING Dexin, Shenyang University of Technology

Whats your Major? (e.g. Laws)
    ____________
Your Score in the College Entrance Examination:
120 points and more
105-120 points
90-105 points
90 points and less
How do you compare English courses in College and Senior High School, based on this semesters experience?(You may choose at least one answer)
College English Course is more difficult because the texts are harder to understand.
College English Course is more difficult because the in-term quizzes are tougher.
College English Course is more difficult because there are listening speaking classes.
High School English is more difficult because there were more tests and quizzes.
High School English is more difficult because there were much more to memorize, like grammar.
High School English is more difficult because we studied for three years, but only got one chance in the Gaokao.
They are both difficult for me, because Im not good at English.
They are both simple to me because Im good at English.
I have no idea.
Do you find that your English level in High School influences your College English Course performance?
Yes. Thanks to my High School study, I am doing well now.
Yes. I was allowed to take the CET-4 this semester because of my grades in the College Entrance Exam.
Yes. I am having a hard time now, because I didnt work hard enough in High School.
No. I had a brand new learning experience at the beginning of the term, and everything is fine so far.
Its too soon to tell.
How important is College English Course to you, based on yourcurrentexperience?
Very important.
Important.
Not very important.
Not important at all.
No idea.
How do you evaluate your performance in College English Course, with one smily face being very disappointing, 3 being acceptable, and 5 being very satisfactory?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Why do you regard your performance as acceptable or (very) satisfactory? (You may choose at least one answer)
Ive done my best with this course and have no regrets, whatever my marks may be.
Ive been able to adapt to college English study rhythm quickly and smoothly.
Ive got high marks in the quizzes so far, and anticipate good performance in the final exam.
Ive finally found interest in English and decided to learn more.
Why do you find your performance (very) disappointing?(You may choose at least one answer)
I could have done (much) better, but somehow I didnt.
I havent been able to adapt to college English study ryhthm and lagged behind from the beginning.
My marks in the quizzes were terrible, and Im worried about the final exam now.
Ive always been poor at English, and I see no hope of any improvement now.
Which of the following is your motivation for continuing studying English in college?(You may choose at least one answer)
Interest in English the language.
Interest in English-speaking countries culture.
The pride and honor of being an A student in this subject.
The prospect for overseas study.
A competitive edge in futuredegree study or career.
To be a well-informed intellect.
Advice from family, friends or High School/college teachers.
How do you rate the connection of College English Course to your major study, with 1 being not close at all, and 5 being very close?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please rank the following courses in the order of decreasing difficulty, with the 1st being the most difficult.
College English Course.
Major-related Courses.
Computer Operation ABC.
College PE Course.
Advanced Mathematics.
Outline of Chinese Modern History.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education.
College Mental Well-being and Security Education.
Morals and Ethics Laws ABC.
Field trip and research.
Please choose the top 5 time-consuming courses and place them in the list on the right, the 1st being the course taking the longest study hours.
College English Course.
Major-related Courses.
Computer Operation ABC.
College PE Course.
Advanced Mathematics.
Outline of Chinese Modern History.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education.
College Mental Well-being and Security Education.
Morals and Ethics Laws ABC.
Field trip and research.
How many hours do you spend respectively on the most time-consuming course and College English Course?
≤3 hrs/wk 3-6 hrs/wk 6-9 hrs/wk 9 hrs/wk
Course taking longest hours
College English Course
What are your estimates of the minimum hours spent on English study every week in order to achieve the following goals?
3 hrs/wk 6 hrs/wk 9 hrs/wk 12 hrs/wk
Final Exam
CET-4
CET-SET4
CET-6
CET-SET6
Would you be happy if the total class hours for College English Course were to be halved in the sophomore year?
Yes.
No.
I have no idea.
Why would you be happy about the deduction of class hours?(You may choose at least one answer)
More time to learn English the way I like.
More time to prepare for CET-4/6.
Less time to be wasted on the useless course.
Less burden of study during the whole year.
Better cost-efficiency for many who just want to pass the final exam.
Better cost-efficiency for many who are able enough to learn equally well with the halved time.
More time for the professor to grade the homework and give feedback to students individually.
Why would you be unhappy about the deduction of class hours?(You may choose at least one answer)
Less quality time for English improvement.
Doubled study burden due to halved time.
Depreciated tuition due to the halved class hours.
Less energy input from the professor.
Bigger risks of failing the final exam for many who are unable to learn equally well with the halved time.
Would you be happy if the Listening and Speaking class were to be cancelled as a result of the cut in class hours?
Yes.
No.
Please list the Text As of 8 Units in the order of decreasing difficulty, based on your learning experience, with the 1st being the most difficult.
Unit 1 Text A: Writing for Myself
Unit 2 Text A: All the Cabbie Had Was a Letter
Unit 3 Text A: Public Attitudes Towards Science
Unit 4 Text A: Tony Trivisonnos American Dream
Unit 5 Text A: The Company Man
Unit 6 Text A: A Valentine Story
Unit 7 Text A: What Animals Really Think
Unit 8 Text A: A Fable of the Lazy Teenager
Your list of the Text As in Question 19 is based on_______.(You may choose at least one answer)
Length.
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Writing style.
Topic.
Professorsteaching stylesandassignments.
Others.
Which of the following aspects are necessary for you to learn the texts?(You may choose at least one answer)
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Introduction of the author.
Theme analysis.
Writing style.
Translation of the texts.
Please put the top 5 necessary aspects you chose in Question 21 in the list in the order that you would like the professor to deal with in class teaching, with No.1 being the first to be explained.
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Introduction of the author.
Theme analysis.
Writing style.
Translation of the texts.
Which of the following arrangements of Intensive Reading class do you prefer?
Full-class lecture by the professor.
Professors lecture--students self-taught period--QA
Professors lecture--class discussion activities.
Students previewing the texts--professor checking
Any of the above.
None of the above. My suggestion:
Which of the following aspects can you learn by yourself as well as, if not better than, by listening to the professor?(You may choose at least one answer)
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Introduction of the author.
Writing style.
Theme analysis.
Where do you think is college professor the MOST indispensable and irreplaceable to your Intensive Reading Course study?
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Writing style.
Theme analysis.
Organization of class learning.
Evaluation and grading.
Explanation of textbook exercises.
Exclusive information on the final exam.
Do you believe that an online course will be better than the present class to help you learn the Intensive Reading textbooks?
Definitely.
Perhaps.
Unlikely.
Impossbile.
No idea.
When did you start to take Listening and Speaking class?
Elementary School.
Junior Middle School.
Senior High School.
This semester.
Please rank the three parts of the textbook for Listening and Speaking class in the order of decreasing difficulty, with the 1st being the most difficult.
Listening.
Speaking.
Further practice in listening.
Your list of the three parts in Question 28 is mainly based on________.(You may choose at least one answer)
Topic.
Exercise forms.
Accents of the speakers.
Cultural background information.
My current listening/speaking level.
Vocabulary.
Time allocation.
Professors teaching style and assignments.
Please rank the following listening exercises in the order of decreasing difficulty based on your experience, with the 1st being the most diffictult.
Short Conversation.
Long Conversation.
Passage (choice).
Passage (dictation).
Are listening and speaking skills introduced in the textbook helpful to you?
Yes, very helpful.
Yes, a little helpful.
No, not very helpful.
Not helpful at all.
Which of the following aspects do you think are necessary for improving listening and speaking skills?(You may choose at least one answer)
Vocabulary.
Sentence structure.
Grammar.
Cultural background/context.
Intensive class exercises
Internet- and smartphone-based learning resources.
Professors explanation and demonstration.
Extracurricular activities and competitions.
Which of the following arrangements of Listening and Speaking class do you prefer?
Listening exercises in the first session (45), and speaking exercise in the second.
Speaking exercises in the first session (45), andlisteningexercise in the second.
Students presentation--listening exercise--speaking assignments.
I dont really care, as long as we finish all the exercises in the textbook.
Do you think that it will be helpful if the professor speaks English all through the Listening and Speaking class?
Yes, it will.
No, it will make it worse, because I will not be able to follow.
It wont make any difference, because I still cant do better in the exercises.
Which of the following have you tried after class to improve your listening and speaking?(You may choose at least one answer)
Joining in a English Corner to participate in the discussions.
Joining in a group reading in the morning lead by a mentor.
Study by myself by listening to the record and repeating.
Finding an international student to practice with me.
Please rank the five quizzes in this term in the order of decreasing difficulty based on your experience, with the 1st being the most difficult.
Phrase Translation.
Skimming and Scanning.
Dictation.
Listening.
Writing.
Do you believe that the five quizzes have reflected your study performance truthfully, one star being not truthfully at all, and five stars being very truthfully?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Do you think that the Self-taught Reading and Listening Exercisebooks (yellow-covered) are helpful, one star being not helpful at all, and 5 being very helpful?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How do you evaluate the system of www.pigai.org in helping you with vocabulary in your writing, with one star being not helpful at all, and 5 stars being very helpful?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How do you evaluate the system of www.pigai.org in helping you with expressions and collocation in your writing, with one star being not helpful at all, and 5 stars being very helpful?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How do you evaluate the system of www.pigai.org in helping you with grammar and sentence structure in your writing, with one star being not helpful at all, and 5 stars being very helpful?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How do you evaluate the system of www.pigai.org in helping you with ideas and logic in your writing, with one star being not helpful at all, and 5 stars being very helpful?
选项1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How many points do you think should be allocated for in-term performance?
0.
10.
20.
30, even when it requires a mid-term exam.
Please rank the different parts of the final exam in the order of your increasing confidence, with the 1st being your least confident one.
Listening comprehension.
Reading in Depth.
Blank Filling.
Skimming and Scanning.
Vocabulary.
Writing.
How many points worth of the final exam paper do you think should come from the textbooks and exercisebooks?
0.
30.
50.
70.
Which one do you prefer for the final exam, computer-based test with randomly-generated content, or traditional printed-paper test with identical content?
computer-based test
traditional printed-paper test
Do you think it would have been better for students if they had been streamed into classes according to their English levels at the beginning of the first semester?
Yes, it would.
No, it wouldnt.
Its hard to say.