General Strategies
What should you do before answering each question?
Read carefully
What should you do before answering after listening to the audio?
Listen all the way through
What should you do first when reading a passage?
Read once for general understanding
What is the first step in planning your writing response?
Brainstorm ideas
How should you speak during the test?
Steady pace
What should you do if unsure about a question?
Make your best guess
What should you take while listening to the audio?
Take notes
What should you highlight in the text?
Key words or phrases
What must your sentences have to be correct?
Subject-verb agreement & punctuation
How should you answer questions when possible?
Complete sentences
What skill helps you avoid spending too long on one question?
Manage your time
What should you notice about the speaker’s voice?
Tone, attitude, emphasis
What helps you figure out unknown words?
Context clues
What helps connect your ideas?
Transitions
What should you include to support your ideas?
Specific examples
What can help you stay focused and reduce stress?
Stay calm
What must your answers reflect?
Reflect what the speaker actually says
What should you pay attention to for main ideas?
Supporting details
What must your response do to be complete?
Answers the question completely
What should you do to make sure your answer is relevant?
Stay on topic
What should you do with answers that are clearly wrong?
Eliminate answers that are wrong
What should you match between questions and audio?
Match keywords
How do you know your answer is correct for multiple-choice?
Fits the passage
What should you do at the end to make your writing better?
Edit and revise
How should you handle mistakes while speaking?
Correct yourself confidently