Taking IELTS means knowing the consequence that test taker might not
be successful to achieve the target score that he or she expects to get.
“Be ready” is not easily translated by test taker. Well, it can be
fully understood because this kind of test is not so easy to master. In
order to cope this kind of situation, there are some activities that can
be some great options for test taker.
First, test taker has to
make sure that he or she is in the best possible condition for taking
IELTS. Test taker can get this condition when he or she has found out as
much as possible about how this test is conducted. Taking enough
exercises will be so positive in giving a bright picture about the test.
Test taker could also contact test answer whenever he or she gets some
questions to ask. Keeping some questions in mind will only make test
taker gets stressed. So, instead of keeping all of those questions, test
taker could get the answer right away simply by asking directly.
Another
thing to do is making a note of expected result that is wished to
achieve. The target must be realistic. The description for each band
score must also be well understood by test taker.
The description of each band score is as follow:
• Band 9 (Expert User)
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate, and fluent with complete understanding.
• Band 8 (Very Good User)
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation as well.
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation as well.
• Band 7 (Good User)
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inaapropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inaapropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
• Band 6 (Competent User)
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
• Band 5 (Modest User)
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in the most situation, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in the most situation, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
• Band 4 (Limited User)
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
• Band 3 (Extremely Limited User)
Convey and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
Convey and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
• Band 2 (Intermittent User)
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. His great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. His great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
• Band 1 (Non User)
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
• Band 0 (Did Not Attempt The Test)
No assessable information provided.
No assessable information provided.
Checking
ID card is also an important thing to do. Test taker has to make sure
that his or her ID is the same with the one used in his or her
application. Then, re-read carefully “Rules and Regulation” and “Advice
and Information”. Test taker needs to make sure that he or she grabs all
the techniques required in this test.
Last, test taker could try
to get a good night sleep. Yes, simple but essential to do. By having a
good sleep before the test, test taker will get up in a fresh condition.
With this condition, test taker will get higher level of concentration
to complete the test maximally.
Reference: http://www.your-ielts-guide.com/IELTS-Tips.shtml
