On-line newspapers are a good resource.
电子版报纸是很好的学习资源。
These can also help you keep up on the vocabulary of current affairs.
可以帮助你学习与时事相关的词汇。
Group new vocabulary into related subjects and learning these together, rather than making long lists of unrelated words.
把新学习的词汇根据不同的主题进行分组，然后以组为单位学习，而不要把互不相关的词语进行罗列。
For example, make a list of words about sports.
例如，列一组运动相关的词汇表。
Using mind maps often helps with this.
用思维导图来记忆也很有帮助。
Learn more synonyms.
尽可能多地学习同义词。
These are words or expressions which have a similar meaning.
也就是含有相似意义的词语或表达方式。
knowledge of synonyms will help with all parts of the IELTS Test.
掌握同义词对雅思考试的所有题目都很有帮助。
Try using a thesaurus.
你可以尝试使用同义词词典。
Make small word cards, with the word written on one side of the card and the translation and an example sentence on the other side.
运用单词卡学习词汇。把新词写在单词卡上，在背面注明翻译和例句。
You can then test yourself.
你可以用词卡自测。
Practices is the key.
最重要的是要练习使用这些词汇。
Not to memorize but to practice, discussing different topics, weaving in the vocabulary you have learned.
不要仅仅背诵词汇，要在讨论不同话题的时候，贯穿使用你学到的单词。
Research shows practice improves test scores.
研究表明反复练习可以提高考试成绩。
Don't give up if you can't find the right word.
如果想不到合适的词语，不要轻易放弃。
Keep trying to explain what you mean, even if it takes a little longer.
尽可能地尝试去表达你的意思，多花点时间也没关系。
This is called paraphrasing.
这种方法叫做改述。
You will get credit for this.
你的努力将会得到回报。
IELTS speaking tests include general everyday topics, specialist knowledge isn't expected.
雅思口语考试涵盖众多日常话题，考生无需对话题具备任何专业知识。
The topics are relevant to all of the one hundred thirty five countries in which IELTS is used.
这些话题在使用雅思考试的135个国家和地区都是适用的。
For more information, please see the other speaking test videos: fluency and coherence, grammatical ranging accuracy, and pronunciation.
请看其他的雅思口语考试备考视频，了解其他三个评分标准：流利性与连贯性、语法多样性及准确性，以及发音。