While passing the three other skills, there are incidents where students got a score of 63 or 64 instead of 65 in just one skill, which inevitably requires them to retake the whole test. To avoid such annoyance, it’s worth knowing some ‘hidden’ hurdles which can negatively impact your marks.

Know how many maximum errors are possible.

In Highlight Incorrect words, how many minimum and MAXIMUM errors are possible?

Know how many maximum options to choose.

In Listening and Reading choose multiple answers, how many options EXACTLY do I need to select if there are 5, 6 or 7 options available? Can I just mark one choice instead if that is the only one I’m sure of?

Know whether to write on the notepad first or type instantly.

In Listening fill in the blanks, there are instances where you’d better type instantly and note down the words first. You need to fit the tactics with the gaps.

Know what English to use in Writing.

 Can I use American and British English interchangeably or do I have to stick to either from the very beginning?

Know how detailed to speak.

In Describe Image for example, if there are eight or even ten names of countries, do I have to mention them all? Then, do I need to describe the figures for each of the elements?

Knowing the answers to above questions will surely save you from unnecessary disappointments!

Good luck!

 

17 February 2017

Telaga