Abstract:Standardized test reflects the status quo of the American education to some extent. The idea of keeping their first place in the education has been deeply rooted in American sub-consciousness. Therefore, American government takes pains to improve the educational quality and enhance the educational level incessantly, thus the standardized test is regarded as a key way to realize their goal. However, the United States is always characterized by multiculturalism and individualism, which makes people from all walks of life express their different attitudes. As such, Chinese educationalists also hold different opinions towards it. Under such circumstances, success and failure of standardized test in the US provide some illumination for the improvement of Chinese test system.