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.
这是雅思口语考试四个评分标准之一。
Look for the other three criteria in other videos.
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
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，
which include individual sounds, misspelling of a word can sometimes confuse this, for example, "euphemism".
这些内容包括每个音素的发音，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.
这是优秀的演说家常用的语言技巧。