So you've decided to take the IELTS exam, well-done! It's the test that's recognized and respected around the world.
感谢选择报考雅思。雅思考试在世界各地都广为认可与推崇。
Here we will look at the criteria of pronunciation.
在这段视频中，我们将介绍发音的评分标准。
This is one of four criteria on which you will be tested.Look for the other three criteria in other videos.
这是雅思口语考试四个评分标准之一。我们会在其他录像中分别介绍另外三项评分标准。
This criteria focuses on the accuracy and variety of pronunciation featured which include individual sounds,
这一评分标准着重考查发音所涵盖各项要素的准确性与多样性，这些内容包括每个音素的发音，
misspelling of a word can sometimes confuse this, for example, "euphemism".
有时单词的拼写会对发音造成混淆，例如“euphemism”。
Word stress, stressing the wrong syllable in a word is a frequent error, for instance, it should be miSTAKE,deMOcracy.
其次是单词中的重读，常见的错误是重读了错误的音节。例如这两个词的正确的念法应该是miSTAKE，deMOcracy。
Word stress can be confusing when it changes with different parts of the word family, for instance, PHOtograph, phoTOgraphy, photoGRAphic.
当出现有相同词根的单词时，单词中的重读容易出现混淆，例如PHOtograph, phoTOgraphy, photoGRAphic。

Sentence stress, for instance, the way that some words in a sentence are emphasized or slightly louder, for example, If I were YOU, I'd go by BUS.
第三点是句中的重读，这所指的是，句子中某些单词需要强调，或发音会比其他部分声量更大，例如If I were YOU, I'd go by BUS.
Intonation, the pitch of your voice changing as you talk.
第四点语调指的是在谈话过程中音调的变化。
Monotone intonation is typical of someone who has memorized long responses, this may result in lower test scores.
单一的语调常见于那些背诵长篇答案的考生，这可能会导致得分降低。
Chunking, talking in a rhythm which delivers chunks of words with short silences in between.
第五点音段指的是在谈话中有节奏地、简短地断开。
Good public speakers often use this skill.To improve your pronunciation, we recommend these steps.
这是优秀的演说家常用的语言技巧。我们建议从以下几个方面提高你的发音。
The first step is to find out how English intonation, sentence stress and rhythm differ from your native language.
首先，要清楚地了解英语与你的母语在语调、句中的重读以及节奏等方面有何不同。
Insure you understand the effective sentence stressing and intonation on meaning.Then practice using these in different ways.
要清楚地掌握句中不同的重读会造成的意义差别。然后用这些不同的重读方式进行练习。
Referre to a dictionary to confirm the correct word stress if you are unsure.
遇到不认识的单词，查字典来确认单词中的重读。
Listening to a variety of authentic English sources will help you become familiar with a range of pronunciation features,
听不同来源的原版英语资料可以帮助你熟悉各种不同发音的要素，
for instance, listen to the BBC radio or the Voice of America in whatever subjects interest to you.
比如 BBC 广播或者 VOA 中任何你所感兴趣的内容。
Even if you're not listening closely, having the radio or television on in the background can help tune you to the rhythm and intonation of another language.
即使不是仔细听取细节，只是让收音机或电视作为背景声音也可以帮助你熟悉不同于母语的节奏和语调。
Don't rush when you speak, that's a common mistake.You might skip sounds or words, it's better to speak clearly.
在谈话过程中不要急于表达，这是一个常见的错误。你可能会跳过一些音素或单词，与其说得过快，不如说得清晰。
Recording yourself can be very useful.Try to apply what you've learned about the different features of pronunciation in English.
把自己的话录下来是一个行之有效的学习方法。再回放录音的时候，运用你所学到的不同的英语发音要素进行分析改进。
Chunking is a particular skill you can develop by recording yourself.
使用这种方法对音段特别有帮助。
The face-to-face nature of IELTS speaking test encourages you to develop the skills you will need to interact successfully with English speakers.
雅思采用面对面的考试方式，这能培养你与英语国家人士成功沟通所需要的语言技能。
For more information, please see the other speaking test videos: fluency incoherence, lexical resource, and grammatical ranging accuracy.
请点即观看其他的雅思口语考试备考短片，了解另外三个评分标准：流利性与连贯性、词汇多样性以及语法多样性及准确性。