Tham khảo tài liệu 'ielts secrets 4', ngoại ngữ phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | Secret Key 3 - Practice Smarter Not Harder Many students delay the test preparation process because they dread the awful amounts of practice time they think necessary to succeed on the test. We have refined an effective method that will take you only a fraction of the time. There are a number of obstacles in your way on the IELTS. Among these are answering questions finishing in time and mastering test-taking strategies. All must be executed on the day of the test at peak performance or your score will suffer. The IELTS is a mental marathon that has a large impact on your future. Just like a marathon runner it is important to work your way up to the full challenge. So first you just worry about questions and then time and finally strategy Success Strategy 3 1. Find a good source for IELTS practice tests. These must be OFFICIAL IELTS tests or they will be of little use. The best source for these is official practice tests from IELTS. A link to a source of official practice tests is included in the appendix. 2. If you are willing to make a larger time investment or if you want to really learn the material a time consuming but ultimately valuable endeavor consider buying one of the better study guides on the market. Again do NOT use their practice tests just the study guide. 3. Take a practice test with no time constraints with all study helps open book. Take your time with questions and focus on applying the strategies. 4. Take another test this time with time constraints with all study helps open book. 5. Take a final practice test with no open material and time limits. Copyright 2002 by MO Media. You have been licensed one copy of this document for personal use only. Any other reproduction or redistribution is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. 9 If you have time to take more practice tests just repeat step 5. By gradually exposing yourself to the full rigors of the test environment you will condition your mind to the stress of test day and maximize your .
