雅思口語自從采用半分制以來，考生口語成績確實出現略微下滑(2007年5.26，2008年5.25)，其中原因不乏考生平均年齡的下降和考生總體樣本的擴大。當然，雅思口語中對于語音要求的提高也是不可忽略的因素。在此，特別公布官方雅思口語語音最新9分制評分標準。

The New 9-Band Marking Criterion for IELTS Speaking

Pronunciation

Band 9

uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety

sustains flexible use of features throughout

is effortless to understand

Band 8

uses a wide range of pronunciation features

sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses

is easy to understand； L1 accent has minimal effect on intelligibility

Band 7

shows all the positive features of band 6 and some； but not all the positive features of band 8

Band 6

uses a range of pronunication features with mixed control

shows some effective use of features, but this is not sustained

can generally be understood througout, though mispronunication of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times。

Band 5

shows all the positive features of band 4 and some, but not all the positive features of band 6

Band 4

uses a limited range of pronunication features

attempts to control features, but lapses are frequent

mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener

Band 3

shows al lthe positive features of band 2 and some, but not all the positive features of band 4

Band 2

speech is often unintelligible

Band 1

no communication possible

no rateable language

Band 0

does not attend

來源：新航道英語測試研究中心 王毅