Avoid these traps to boost your score:
1. Ignoring the Test Format
Not knowing the sections leads to poor time management. Tip: Do mock tests in real exam conditions.
2. Memorizing Without Usage
Memorized vocabulary means nothing if you don’t know how to use it. Tip: Learn through context and sentences.
3. Guessing Without Strategy
Blind guessing in gap-filling or reading comprehension will lower your score. Tip: Check both grammar and meaning.
4. Over-relying on Apps
Apps are useful but insufficient. Tip: Include books, audio CDs, newspapers, and real conversation.
5. Skipping Proverbs and Idioms (for Level 4+)
These are key to scoring well at higher levels. Tip: Read stories, essays, and cultural texts.
6. Mismanaging Time
There are 50 questions and only 60 minutes! Tip: Practice with a timer. Prioritize speed + accuracy.
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