DO read the instructions for each part carefully.
认真阅读每部分的提示说明。
DO study any examples given (Reading Part 1 and Part 5; Writing Part 1).
认真研究所给示例(阅读第一、五部分;写作第一部分)。
DO read each text carefully before attempting the questions, especially for Part 4.
答题之前一定认真仔细地读文章,特别是阅读的第四部分。
DO consider all multiple-choice options before choosing your answer.
一定要将所有选项思考过后再选定答案。(朱翔老师注:选项逐一判定非常重要)。
DO check your answers and transfer them accurately to the answer sheet.
认真核对答案并准确地誊写到答题纸上。
DO be ambitious and use a range of language in Writing Part 3.
在写作的第三部分要大胆尝试使用级别范围内的语言。
DO make sure that you mark the correct box for your choice of question in Writing Part 3.
确保在答题纸上正确涂写写作第三部分的选题框(是选择写信,还是写故事)
DO approach the test calmly and confidently.
要沉着、自信地应对考试。
DON’T leave any answers blank, even if you are unsure of the answer.
不要让任何一个答案空着,哪怕不确定也要试选一个答案。
DON’T use a pen on the answer sheet. You should use a pencil.
不要使用水笔而要用铅笔填涂答题纸。
DON’T panic if there is a word in a text that you don’t understand. It is usually possible to guess the meaning from the context.
阅读时遇到不认识的生词不要慌,通常通过上下文是可以猜出词义的。
DON’T write more than three words to fill a space in Writing Part 1.
写作第一部分一定不要超过3个词(朱翔老师注:使用缩写词例如can't 按2词计算)
DON’T write more than 45 words in Writing Part 2, as this may affect the clarity of your answer.
写作第二部分不要多于45词,因为这样会影响你答案的简洁性。
DON’T answer both questions in Writing Part 3. You must choose between the letter and the story.
写作第三部分不要两题都做。必须在信函和故事中选择其一。
DON’T spend time making a full rough copy for Writing Part 3. There isn’t enough time to do this and it isn’t necessary.
写作第三部分不要花费时间把草稿全部写出,因为既没有足够的时间也没有必要这样做。
DON’T worry too much about spelling errors in Writing Part 3, as ambitious language is rewarded.
在写作第三部分不要过分担心拼写错误,因为对语言使用的大胆尝试会获加分。
(摘自剑桥《PET考生备考指南》,译文为朱翔老师所配)