本文是一篇历史纪实,回顾英语专业四、八级考试的由来与发展。四、八级考试是为制定和执行教学大纲而产生的,其性质与任务由此决定。本文也是一篇工作经验总结,叙述四、八级考试20年来的发展历程,纪录其由小到大成长的脚印和所取得的成就,同时描述说明考试的整个流程、各项制度的建立与实施、工作中的苦与乐。本文又是一篇研究报告,分析四、八级考试取得成功的原因、存在的问题,并对其未来进行瞻望。 This article is a historical documentary reviewing the origins and developments of English Majors IV and VIII exams. Four, eight exams for the development and implementation of the syllabus produced, the nature and mandate of the decision. This article is also a summary of work experience, describes the four or eight level exam 20 years of development history, record the footsteps of its growth from small to large and the achievements made, at the same time describes the examination of the entire process, the establishment and implementation of the system , Hard work and pleasure in work. This article is another research report that analyzes the reasons for the success of the four or eight exams, the existing problems, and look forward to its future.