Everyone makes mistakes!

每個人都會犯錯！

Even the most prepared person can make simple errors on test day and lose valuable marks.

哪怕是準備最好的人，也可能在考試當天犯最簡單的錯誤，丟失寶貴的分數。

Let's take a look at the 5 most common mistakes so you don't fall into the same traps.

讓我們看看 5 項最常見的錯誤，避免你重蹈覆轍：

Not reading the question properly.

沒有仔細審題。

Don't think this applies to you?

你覺得這是不是你的情況？

Think again.

再回想一下。

In any test, have you ever written a few words over the set word limit?

在以前任何考試中，你是否曾經超出字數限制？

Or maybe you've provided two answers when only one is required, and just hoped for the best?

或者雖然那是單選題，你卻給了兩個答案，希望能猜中一個？

In both instances, your answer would be marked as incorrect because you didn't follow the instructions!

以上兩個情形中，你的回答都算錯，因爲你沒有按照要求作答！

So make sure you read the question and stick to what you're being asked to do.

一定要仔細審題，嚴格按照要求作答。

Changing the subject in the writing test.

在寫作測試中改變主題。

No matter how well-structured your work is, you still won't get a good score if your writing is off topic.

無論你的作文有多麽好的結構，如果你的寫作離題了，仍然不會拿高分。

To avoid this situation, ensure you stick to the subject.

爲避免這種情況，務必緊扣主題。

Not pronouncing words correctly.

發音錯誤。

As a test of international English, IELTS does not take off marks if you have an accent.

作爲一個國際英語測試，雅思考試不會因爲你有口音而扣分。

Your accent is not important, but your pronunciation is!

你的口音不重要，但發音很重要！

So, for example, for the word 'probably' don't say probly or prolly.

比如，你把 "probably" 唸成 "probly" 或者 "prolly" 時，就會被扣分。

Make sure you practice and test your pronunciation with some English speakers before the test.

你一定要好好練習，並在考試前讓說英語的人測試你的英語發音。

Repeating the question that was asked when answering in the speaking test.

口試應答時重複考官問的問題。

Don't be a parrot!

不要鸚鵡學舌！

For example when the question is, "Who's your favorite actress of all time?"

比如說當考官問你，你有史以來最喜歡的女演員是誰？

You shouldn't answer with, "My favorite actress of all time is Marilyn Monroe."

你不應該回答「我有史以來最喜歡的女演員是瑪麗蓮夢露。」

This is because you are not showing your range of English.

因爲這樣說就顯示不了你的英語詞彙量。

You're just copying the question.

你只是在重述問題。

A better answer would be, "I love movies, and I think Marilyn Monroe was a fantastic actress."

更好的回答是：「我喜愛電影，我認爲瑪麗蓮夢露是一位傑出的女演員。」

So remember to show off the many different English words you know.

總之，請記住在考試中盡量展示你所知道的英語詞彙。

Leaving blank answers.

不回答問題。

In both your listening and reading tests make sure you provide answers, even if you have to make a guess.

在做聽力和閱讀時，一定要回答所有的問題，哪怕是猜的也行。

You won't lose marks for incorrect answers and you might just surprise yourself by getting some correct!

不會因爲答案錯誤而倒扣分，而且如果猜對了就皆大歡喜！

Take note of these common mistakes.

請記住以上幾類常見錯誤。

And you will be well on your way towards improving your IELTS band score.

你一定能邁向更傑出的雅思成績。

For more information on common mistakes to avoid on test day, check out Facebook.com/IELTSessentials

造訪我們的 Facebook.com/IELTSessentials，查看如何避免常見錯誤的更多資訊。