唐宋古文作家对科举考试曾有所批判,但后来他们的作品又因具有典范性、文学性而适合于科举考试的需要,因而成为考生学习的重要内容。考察这一变化过程,不仅可对中国古代科举考试多有一些了解,而且也能为当今语文考试改革提供某些启示。 The classical writer of the Tang and Song dynasties had criticized the imperial examinations. However, their works were later adapted to the needs of the imperial examination because of their exemplary and literary nature. Therefore, they became important content for candidates to learn. Examining this process of change not only has more knowledge of ancient Chinese imperial examinations, but also provides some inspiration for today’s language examination reforms.