看文章學英文-用英文寫的心得感想，你看的懂嗎？(下)

繼上篇文章，不知道大家對於閱讀長篇英文文章的感覺是什麼呢？提供大家一個小技巧：有時候不用太專注於某個看不懂的單字，直接一次看完整句話或整個段落，語意反而會比較容易理解，而且同樣的方法用到雅思閱讀題或是看英文小說上也很實用哦~大家可以試試看！

On the final month, I practiced IELTS by simulation. Just like the real test, I began with listening and continuously proceeded to reading, then writing and end with speaking in limited time. Also, I avoided trying new scheme, rather improved the style that I got used to. One week before the official exam, I reduced the amount of practices and focused on reviewing my past works. From this, I made a note for the overview including my biggest weakness and common flaws that I frequently commit.

最後一個月我藉由做模擬考的方式練習雅思。像真實的考試一樣，在有限的時間內我從聽力開始並繼續到閱讀，然後是寫作，最後是口說。同時，我避免嘗試新的考試對策，選擇精進我原本習慣的方式。在正式考試的前一周，我減少練習量，並專注複習我之前所做過的練習。用這種方式，我整理出一份概括的筆記，當中包含我最大的弱點以及常犯的錯誤。

While on official exam, the materials for Reading test was quite easier than the practice tests while Listening was trickier due to faster audio speed. The examiner in speaking was friendlier and the questions were less academic than I expected whereas the writing was totally the same as I thought.

正式考試中，閱讀測驗的題材都比我練習的題目簡單，但是聽力因為速度較快所以比較難。口說的考試人員比較友善，問的問題也都沒有我預期中的那麼學術性，而寫作則跟我想的一樣。

After the test, I had to wait 13 days for assessment, which was enough time for me to look back the experience I’ve been through. Generally, the official test was easier than I anticipated, nevertheless the preparation was not. It was tough, yet long struggle for me with numerous challenges that I had to face. Such as keeping a habit of frequent practices, changing styles, and keep progressing in spite of discouraging results.

考試之後要等13天才能得知考試成績，這段時間夠我回想在準備雅思時我所經歷的一切。總體來說，正式考試比我預期的簡單，但是準備過程並不簡單。準備過程非常艱辛，舉凡保持時常練習的習慣、改變作風，並且即使結果很令人挫敗也還是要繼續向前，面對這許多挑戰對我來說都是漫長的奮鬥。

But the hardest challenge for me was to maintain my motivation. Multiple times I wanted to quit and sometimes I just wanted to take a rest during the studies. Somehow I can say that setting a solid objective (booking official exam) was the start of my motivation, however the real factor that inspired me the most was the suitable environment. A place where the study materials are directly accessible whenever it is needed, implementation of weekly exam for experts to assess examinees more often, and more importantly the existence of foreign teachers who inculcate and provide feedbacks with helpful tips related to IELTS for students.

但是對我來說最大的挑戰是保持我的動力。有好幾次我都想要放棄，有時候我只是想要在讀書的過程中能有時間休息一下。設立一個扎實的目標(報名正式考試)可以說是我的動力的開始，但是真正啟發我的因素則是適當的環境。一個當你需要的時候所有的學習材料都垂手可得的環境，為了讓專家有更多機會接觸考生而每周舉行考試，更重要的是諄諄教誨又給予關於雅思考試實用建議的外籍老師。

This does not mean I am skeptical that people will be less likely to get high score through studying alone, but I’m saying that it is undeniable for me that teachers in HELP academy are the one who truly improved my score and my performance in limited period of time. Due to this reason, I think that it would have taken much longer for me to prepare and get a score that I need without the assist from them. So before I end my review, I show my thanks to teachers and students who supported me while on my course and I hope more people will see much improvements by them as well. Thanks for reading a long passage and good luck for those who will be taking IELTS.

這並不代表我懷疑那些獨自努力的人能得到雅思高分，而是說HELP語言學校的老師無疑是讓我在有限的時間內分數及表現進步的最大功臣。因此我認為如果少了他們的協助，準備雅思考試一定會耗費我更多時間。所以，在我結束這份心得之前，我想對在課程中所有支持我的老師和同學表達感謝，也希望有更多人會因為他們而進步。謝謝所有閱讀這個長篇文章的人，也祝所有要參加雅思考試的人好運。

上篇連結: 看文章學英文-用英文寫的心得感想，你看的懂嗎？(上)

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