So you've decided to take the IELTS exam, well-done! It's the test that's recognized and respected around the world.
感謝選擇報考雅思。雅思考試在世界各地都廣為認可與推崇。
Here we will look at the criteria of pronunciation.
在這段視頻中,我們將介紹發音的評分標準。
This is one of four criteria on which you will be tested.
這是雅思口語考試四個評分標準之一。
Look for the other three criteria in other videos.
我們會在其他錄像中分別介紹另外三項評分標準。
This criteria focuses on the accuracy and variety of pronunciation featured
這一評分標準著重考查發音所涵蓋各項要素的準確性與多樣性,
which include individual sounds, misspelling of a word can sometimes confuse this, for example, "euphemism".
這些內容包括每個音素的發音,有時單詞的拼寫會對發音造成混淆,例如“euphemism”。
Word stress, stressing the wrong syllable in a word is a frequent error, for instance, it should be miSTAKE,deMOcracy.
其次是單詞中的重讀,常見的錯誤是重讀了錯誤的音節。例如這兩個詞的正確的念法應該是miSTAKE,deMOcracy。
Word stress can be confusing when it changes with different parts of the word family, for instance, PHOtograph, phoTOgraphy, photoGRAphic.
當出現有相同詞根的單詞時,單詞中的重讀容易出現混淆,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.
第三點是句中的重讀,這所指的是,句子中某些單詞需要強調,或發音會比其他部分聲量更大,例如If I were YOU, I'd go by BUS.
Intonation, the pitch of your voice changing as you talk.
第四點語調指的是在談話過程中音調的變化。
Monotone intonation is typical of someone who has memorized long responses, this may result in lower test scores.
單一的語調常見于那些背誦長篇答案的考生,這可能會導致得分降低。
Chunking, talking in a rhythm which delivers chunks of words with short silences in between.
第五點音段指的是在談話中有節奏地、簡短地斷開。
Good public speakers often use this skill.
這是優秀的演說家常用的語言技巧。