随着大学英语分级教学模式的普及,传统的考试形式已经不适应人数激增的大规模口语考试,而计算机辅助英语口试(机考)将成为有效的解决途径。本文通过简述英语口语考试的特点和形式、分析机考的利弊,认为机考可以成为一种具有较高信度和效度且适合大规模使用的有效的口语测试途径。 With the popularity of college English graded teaching mode, the traditional examination format is no longer suitable for the large number of oral exams that are increasing rapidly, and computer-assisted English oral exams (computer tests) will become effective solutions. In this paper, by briefly describing the characteristics and forms of oral English exams and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the exams, it is believed that the exam can be an effective oral test method with high reliability and validity and suitable for large-scale use.