After weeks of
intensive classes at your review center for IELTS,
you’re finally ready to take the high-stakes exam. Give yourself an edge on
your test date. Here are seven things that you need to do the day before your
exam to keep your mind in top condition.
·
Unwind. It’ll enhance your mental awareness and
enhance your cognitive function. Here are some things you can do to give your mind
and body a well-deserved break.
o
meditate
o
take
a long and relaxing bath
o
watch
cute and funny videos
o
spend
time with your pets
o
listen
to soothing music
o
dance
to your favorite tunes
·
Rest your hand. It may seem strange, but the state of
your hands affects your test performance. Since the IELTS exam is not
computerized, you’re going to do a lot of writing during the test. So, keep
your body, especially your hands in top shape. Use a stress ball and do hand
exercises that’ll allow your hands to loosen up from their pen-clutch position.
·
Avoid last-minute review. Diving into your review center for IELTS materials the night before the
exam can do more harm than good to your test performance. It can interfere with
your ability to recall information, jumble already established linguistic
concepts in your mind, and impair your self-confidence.
·
Answer practice tests. As mentioned in the previous point,
don’t review your lecture notes from the IELTS reviewcenter in Cebu. Answer mock exams instead. It’ll help you get used to
the pressure of the exam and help you retain information better.
·
Practice your communication skills. Build up your confidence by conversing
with a friend—preferably someone who won’t hesitate to point out your
linguistic lapses and help you correct them. Catch up with your family and
friends. Can’t find a conversation partner? Get in touch with your classmates
at the IELTS review center in Cebu.
·
Set an alarm. Don’t want to waste all your review
efforts by arriving at your test center late. Set an alarm. Give yourself
adequate time to prepare (e.g., eat breakfast, take a bath, double-check that
you have all the things you need for the test, etc.) before you leave home. Make
sure your alarms are scheduled at a.m. and not p.m. Set alarms on various
devices and external clocks for backup purposes.
·
Sleep well. Get at least six hours of sleep to keep
your mind in top shape for the exam. It’ll sharpen your memory, enhance your
cognitive faculties, and improve your mood.
What you do the
day before your exam has a huge impact on your test performance. Make sure
everything goes well for your test date by following these tips.
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