What to do if you didn't get the score that you need.
如果你的雅思分数不够怎么办。
Familiar scene?
这个情況是不是很熟悉？
Waiting for test results can make anyone feel nervous – and for some the waiting can lead to a disappointing outcome.
等待考试成绩时，人人都会紧张——而且有些人在等待过后却换来失望的结果。
If you didn’t get the score you were aiming for, you might be tempted to try and take another test right away.
如果你没有取得你想要的成绩，你可能想尽快再考一次。
If this is you, stop. Pause.
如果你这么想，就得先停一下。暂停。
Take a short breather before you register for your next test.
在你报名参加下一次考试之前，先留一个短暂的喘息机会。
Learning a language takes time and practice - you won’t magically improve your English overnight!
学习一门语言需要时间和练习——你不可能一夜之间就奇迹般地提高了你的英语水平。
So be realistic about the time you need to improve your skills. Reflect.
所以，需要多长时间来提高你的英语水平，你应该有一个现实的打算。反思。
Since you have taken the test before, you have an idea of which area of the test you need to work on.
因为你已经有了考试经验，你就会大概知道你需要加强的领域。
Look at your past result thinking about your strengths and weaknesses and focus on where you need to improve.
看看你的得分，分析一下你的强项和弱项，然后集中精力提高你的弱项。
Prepare. Develop a plan.
准备。准备一个计划。
If you had a plan before, it’s now time to review it and identify areas of improvement.
如果你之前有过计划，那么现在就应该重新审视一下，识别你需要提高的地方。
If you don’t have a plan, it is time to come up with one to guide your preparation.
如果你还没有计划，那么现在就应该做一个计划，来引导你的准备过程。
Read about IELTS band scores and understand the skills you need to reach each band.
读一读雅思评分标准明白达到每个等级的要求。
If you haven’t already done so, familiarise yourself with the test format.
如果你还没有读过，就应该熟悉考试形式。
Make it your habit to talk, read, write – and even think – in English!
争取用英语交谈、阅读、写作，甚至思考的习惯！
Especially in the lead up to your test!
尤其在临考之前！
You might even consider taking an English language course before taking another test.
你还可以考虑在进行下一次考试前报一个英语班。
You can get more information from IELTSessentials. com and our Facebook page.
请登录 IELTSEssentials.com and facebook.com/IELTSessentials，了解更多信息。