Zhu Yuzhang holds that the fact that the new Synopsis of Chinese Language and Literature Teaching takes the possession of "the ability to read simple and easy writings in classical Chinese" as the purpose of classical Chinese teaching does not touch upon the spirit and should be revised.

The similarities and differences between the college entrance examination syllabus of Chinese based on the new curriculum and the Chinese curriculum standards for senior high schools can be figured out in such aspects as examination properties,competence requirements and examination contents.