My long overdue tips.. Thanks to this forum!
<b class="Bold">SPEAKING</b>
<b class="Bold">Read Aloud</b>
Relax and read the sentence/phrase during the allotted prep time to assess your speed and to check any unfamiliar words. No need to read fast, just your normal pace within the time limit.
Make sure you don't start before the recording starts. Wait for the recording to start!
<b class="Bold">Repeat Sentence</b>
Again, RELAX. Inhale/Exhale. The audio will autoplay so you need to focus. I suggest you practice this many many times to get used to how it works, and to practice controlling your tension. I am really tensed during my practice and I practiced to stay calm to keep my focus.
<b class="Bold">Describe Image</b>
I used the template suggested here before, so I don't need to panic.
The pie/line graph projected on the screen represents the title
The largest area/highest point with mention the value is mention the label
While the smallest area/lowest point with only mention the value is mention the label
Overall, the graph seems accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for further studies
It's better to stop at 35 seconds.
<b class="Bold">Re-tell Lecture</b>
Take as much notes as you can.
Again, better to stop at 35 seconds.
What I did was I read my notes, and quickly constructed using this template:
The speaker was discussing.....
He talked about..
He also mentioned...
(If mahaba pa time, I will add 1 more - He then discussed...)
Overall, the lecture seems interesting and informative.
<b class="Bold">Short Question</b>
Wait for the recording to start before speaking.
Guess if you don't know.
<b class="Bold">WRITING</b>
<b class="Bold">Summarize Written Text</b>
Make sure you only have 1 capital and 1 period to come up with 1 sentence.
Keep it simple. Do not steal a sentence from a the given phrase, paraphrase it and use synonyms.
<b class="Bold">Essay</b>
Format:
Intro, Argument 1, Argument 2, Conclusion
What I did was think of 2 examples to be used for the 2 arguments. Then I will decide if I agree or not to the statement based on the examples since it's easier to support your opinion if you already have examples.
<b class="Bold">READING</b>
<b class="Bold">Multiple Choice, 1 Answer</b>
Read the question first, then briefly scan the choices.
Do fast deep reading. Fast because you don't want to consume a lot of time and not be able to finish the reading section.
Guess if you don't know.
<b class="Bold">Multiple choice, Multiple Answers</b>
If you are sure of only 1 answer, then choose only 1.
You don't wanna risk losing all your points. It's better to have 1 if you're sure of just 1 answer.
<b class="Bold"> Re-order Para</b>
Find the independent sentence first. Then find it's Object, that will be the subject of the next sentence. Familiarize yourself with SVO format (SVO = Subject Verb Object)
<b class="Bold">Fill in the blanks - reading</b>
Once you're done selecting all the words, RE-CHECK. It's important, as sometimes you will realize there is a better answer and you have mixed up the answers.
<b class="Bold">Fill in the blanks - r&w</b>
Read briefly first because you need to understand the MEANING of the phrase. There will be clues by word pairs. Practice Word Pair usage.
<b class="Bold">LISTENING</b>
<b class="Bold">Summarize Spoken Text
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You can write exactly as you heard it. If you can type fast, no need to write it down, just type directly.
<b class="Bold">Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers</b>
Listen well, and understand the questions.
Glance at options but if it's confusing you, better focus on the question first.
<b class="Bold">Fill in the blanks</b>
I write on the notebook, then I quickly check where the next blank is so I can prepare. I don't spend too much time looking at my notebook I just write legibly and focus my eyes on the computer screen.
<b class="Bold">Highlight Correct Summary</b>
As you listen, write down keywords.
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND
<b class="Bold">Select the Missing Word</b>
It's important to read the instructions, because the TOPIC can be found there.
<b class="Bold">Highlight Incorrect Words</b>
Get ready. Place cursor at the start of the text. Run the mouse along the audio.
If you missed to click any word, just remember it and click after the audio stops.
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Write from Dictation</b>
Listen, understand, remember then type.
It helps to repeat the sentence in your head.
Overall Score: 90
L: 90
R: 89
S: 90
W: 90
Final Tip: Manage your time well in Reading part. I almost did not finish this part, I consumed too much time during the start and I noticed time was almost up, my adrenaline helped me, having to guess some difficult parts, so I can reach the easier parts and gain sure points. My reading test started from Fill in the blanks - r&w then to Multiple Choice, 1 Answer.