May 08
Reading
Tip
Some students are convinced that only test practice will really help them, and want to do test after test. This can be discouraging, as they do not see the rapid progress they would like. You should read widely, e.g. newspapers, journals, magazines and books, and use materials from these sources when preparing for the test.Don't
Don’t write more than one answer when only one is required; even if one of your answers is correct, you will not receive a mark.Writing
Do
Make sure that you plan your ideas before you begin to write. For Writing Task 1, stop to locate and select the most important pieces of information. For Writing Task 2, take time to organise your ideas and argument.Don't
Don’t use note form or bullet points.Listening
Do
Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful information about the situation and the speakers.Don't
Don’t write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for each answer.Speaking
Do
Answer the questions you’re asked with some detail so that your answers are long enough.Don't
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