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Four tips to get you from a band 6 to a band 7.
從6分到7分的四個竅門。
Did you get a band 6 in your IELTS but were aiming for a 7?
你是否拿到了雅思6分，但目標卻是7分呢？
Well it’s easy to think that if you quickly retake the test, you might just “get lucky” and get that higher score.
很可能你的第一想法是趕緊再考一次，下次運氣好的話，就能拿到7分。
But before you rush off to book another test, here are some tips that might help: Put the spotlight on your weakest skill.
但是在你忙著報名重考之前，有幾個竅門，不妨試一試：把重點放在你最弱的項目上。
Be clear on what you need to improve on the most – is it speaking, listening, writing or reading?
清楚你最需要提高的是哪一項——是說、聽、寫，還是讀？
Once you’ve identified the skill, look at how to improve specific areas within that skill.
當你確定下來是哪一項后，就可以研究一下從哪些具體方面入手來提高那一項的分數。
Remember, if you’ve already scored a 6.5, you may only need to improve in a few areas to lift your score to a 7.
請記住，如果你已經取得了6.5分，你可能只需要在幾個方面有所提高，就能拿到7分。
It could be answering all components of the question, improving your spelling, or increasing the range of English words you use.
這些方面可能是全面地回答問題，提高拼寫準確性，或者增加你的英語用詞廣度。
Study the assessment criteria.
研究評分標準。
For Speaking and Writing, the examiner grades you against assessment criteria.
在口語和寫作方面，考官根據評分標準來給你打分。
The criteria is very detailed, and if you look at it carefully, you can get a very good idea of what skills you need to be able to show.
這個標準非常細致，而且如果你仔細閱讀它，就能對雅思要求的技能有明確的了解。
You can download a copy of the assessment criteria here.
你可以點擊這里下載評分標準。
In the Speaking test, for example, to get a Band 7, you should: Speak comfortably without having to stop while you search for your words.
比如口語測試，要拿到7分，你應該達到以下標準：表達自如，不失連貫。
Be able to use a wide range of words to explain your ideas.
能夠使用廣泛的詞匯來表達你的意思。
Be able to speak in full sentences without making too many mistakes.
語句完整，無太多錯誤。
And communicate the sounds of the English language clearly.
英語發音清楚。
Remember, having an accent is OK.
請記住，有口音不是問題。
Look at sample responses.
請參看回答范例。
It’s always helpful to learn from others.
向他人學習多多益善。
Visit this website to take a look at examples of work from people who have scored a band 7 or above.
請訪問這個網站，查看拿到7分或7分以上的考生樣本。
Go to class!
上補習班！
Don’t spend your money on another test just yet.
先不要把錢花在再考一次上。
Take some time to go to an advanced English class to get started.
可以先參加一個高級英語班。
You’ll be able to get personal feedback on your English.
在英語班上你可以得到針對你個人英語水平的反饋。
With hard work and a clear understanding of what skills you need to show you'll be well on your way towards improving your IELTS band score.
努力學習，并明確你需要體現的能力，你一定能提高你的雅思成績。
