Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 LC TEST 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. He's fixing a file drawer.
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B. He's rolling up his sleeves.
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C. He's closing a laptop computer.
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D. He's drinking from a mug.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some bushes are covered with snow B.
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Some flowers are being planted C.
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A person is walking in the road D.
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A person is cleaning some windows
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Number 3 Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book A.
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A man is changing a tire on his car B.
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A man is opening a car door C.
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A man is putting fuel into his car.
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D. A man is spreading out a map on top of his car.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. They're leaving a restaurant.
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B. They're seated next to each other.
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C. One of the women is looking in her handbag.
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D. One of the women is folding a scarf.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. A selection of luggage is on display.
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B. A lamp and some papers are on a desk.
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C. Some boxes are arranged under some lamps.
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D. Some wire has been rolled up on the floor.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. A cyclist is riding past a pedestrian.
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B. A tent is set up next to a lake.
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C. Some people are resting on a stone wall.
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D. Some people are swimming in a lake.
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Number 7.
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Where's the coffee maker?
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A. On the bottom shelf.
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B. A large serving spoon.
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C. It was discounted.
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Number 8.
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Why are you calling the clients?
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A. A spreadsheet with their contact information.
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B. Because they cancelled their order.
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C. I can walk you there.
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Number 9 Would you like to attend our next company retreat?
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A. I'm parked next to that tree.
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B. Yes, I'd like that.
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C. Just some grilled vegetables.
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Number 10 Who can update the website?
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A. I like the new website too.
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B. Kento said he could do it.
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C. That's the right password.
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Number 11.
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Does your desk face the door or the window?
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A. It faces the door.
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B. About 40 minutes.
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C. Because the room is too small.
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Number 12.
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When will your performance take place?
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A. Next Tuesday.
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B. No, I just checked.
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C. We shopped there yesterday.
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Number 13.
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What will you get for completing the program?
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A. How many hours a week?
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B. Okay, thanks for asking.
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C. A certificate in accounting.
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Number 14.
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How did the company get its name?
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A. There's a new guest list.
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B. Oh, about three years ago.
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C. It's named after the owner.
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Number 15.
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Your kitchen looks nice painted in this shade of yellow.
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A.
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20 color copies, please.
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B. Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes.
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C. Yes, it really brightens up the room.
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Are you considering hiring a public relations firm?
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A. I wasn't at that press conference.
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B. No, we decided not to.
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C. It's in the closet.
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Number 17.
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Does this hallway lead to the lobby or to the courtyard?
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A. My brother mentioned that.
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B. How much does the box weigh?
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C. To the lobby, I think.
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Number 18.
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The company's headquarters is in Houston, right?
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A. This quarter's budget.
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B. Let me look at the directory.
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C. From 9 to 3.
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Number 19 Aren't the windows in the warehouse supposed to be replaced?
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A. Sure, I'll frame the picture.
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B. No, I don't have any.
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C. Mr. Bora ordered them.
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Number 20 Who's leading the workshop on Friday?
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A. Nice seeing you, too.
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B. The other team has a 10 -point lead.
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C. It'll be Olga.
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Number 21.
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Should we join our department's book club?
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A. An award -winning author.
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B. The office supplies are in the storage room.
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C. They could use a few more people.
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Number 22.
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2. Shouldn't this package be returned?
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A. Several packets of stamps from the post office.
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B. Yes, it has to go back to the manufacturer.
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C. Didn't she return from her trip last week?
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Number 23.
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When will the training sessions for the new security measures take place?
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A. Yes, it was a complete success.
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B. The upstairs conference room is large enough C.
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Not until the start of next month
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Number 24 Do you want the draft of the proposal emailed to you or printed out?
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A. Arena will be the one reviewing it B.
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They're too expensive C.
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I can arrange a client dinner
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Number 25 Which day is most convenient for you?
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A Yes, I'd appreciate it B Well,
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the conference begins on Thursday C Yes, it's under the passenger seat
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Number 26 Our department's looking for more interns A My phone has an extended warranty B.
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What are the qualifications?
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C. Yes, you completed your project.
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Number 27.
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How was your lunch at the park?
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A. I had an unexpected client meeting.
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B. Three sugars, please.
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C. It's on the top shelf.
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Number 28.
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Does your company send out the same promotional material every month?
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A. We're going to try something new.
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B. The bank across the street.
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C. Nico just got promoted.
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Number 29.
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Where can I look at floor plans for our new office building?
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A. Yes, I'd like some coffee.
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B. A few more resumes.
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C. I can ask the architect
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Number 30 Can I use the company car to pick up the clients from the airport?
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A. Shen Zhao is the best project manager I know B.
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No, thanks, I've already been there C.
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The keys are on the desk over there
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Number 31 How often should our heating system be inspected?
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A. Approximately $400.
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B. Because I have a meeting at that time.
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C. The recommendation is in the manual.
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Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, Chef Ayaka.
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I was looking over this week's sales, and I noticed that a lot of people ordered the beef stew special.
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Yeah, it's been very popular with patrons.
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In fact, I want to add it to the regular menu.
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Good idea.
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Beef prices change frequently, though,
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so we might need to consider that when we set the price for the dish if we're going to offer it daily.
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Okay, I'll call our supplier, too.
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We need to make sure they can get us enough beef each week.
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Number 32.
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Where do the speakers most likely work?
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Number 33.
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What does the man suggest considering?
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Number 34.
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What does the woman say she will do?
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Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Excuse me, does train 1401 stop at the Lexington Street station?
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Yes, it's a 20 -minute ride.
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Oh, good.
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That gives us plenty of time to get to the party.
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The train leaves from Platform 12 in three minutes.
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Let's head over there now, Sergei.
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I'm really looking forward to our company gala event tonight.
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Me too.
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Hey, did you happen to bring an umbrella?
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I forgot mine.
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It might rain on our walk from the station.
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I did.
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We can share it.
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Number 35.
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Where is the conversation most likely taking place?
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Number 36.
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What type of event will the men attend this evening?
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Number 37.
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What did Sergei forget to bring?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
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I talked to Mr. Hoffman this morning,
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and he said he's decided to start a delivery service for our customers who have a difficult time picking up their prescriptions.
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That's a good idea.
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I know a lot of people find it inconvenient to come in person to get their medications,
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but many of our customers buy other things while they're here.
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Oh, they'll be able to make other purchases, too, to be delivered with their medicine.
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In fact, I'm supposed to draft a job posting for delivery drivers.
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Could you help me do that?
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Number 38.
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What has Mr. Hoffman decided to do?
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Number 39.
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What business do the speakers most likely work for?
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Number 40.
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What does the woman ask the man to help her do?
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.
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Marcel, I don't know if you reviewed the latest report.
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Unfortunately, our sales are continuing to drop.
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Yes, competition is at an all -time high.
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More and more companies are selling clothing and gear for outdoor recreation.
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We need better ways to make our brand stand out.
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Well, we could probably benefit from having more direct input from athletes who use our gear.
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I was thinking maybe we could hire a professional rock climber to consult with our designers.
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That's an interesting idea.
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Is there anyone you have in mind?
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I'll email you a list this afternoon.
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Number 41.
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What problem does the woman mention?
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Number 42.
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Where do the speakers most likely work?
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Number 43.
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What does the man say he will do this afternoon?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Hello.
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I was featured in an article in your newspaper about five years ago, and now when I click on the link, nothing happens.
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Oh, the public links expire after three years.
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But I can search for your article in our database.
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I just need keywords from the article to use in the search.
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It was about my internship at a dental office.
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Okay.
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Let me check our archives.
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Thanks.
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I was still in college when the article came out,
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but now I'm starting my own practice and I'd like to hang the article on the wall.
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Oh, congratulations!
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Number 44 Why is the woman calling?
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Number 45.
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What does the man offer to do?
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Number 46.
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Why does the man congratulate the woman?
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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Welcome to Scott's Supplies.
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Just so you know, all our power tools and ladders are 20 % off today.
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Is there something I can help you with?
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Yes.
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I came in last week to get some lumber for a home project I was working on.
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But the boards I purchased are the wrong width.
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I was wondering if I could get a refund.
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Sure.
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Do you have the receipt?
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No, unfortunately.
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I must have lost it.
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Hmm.
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Okay.
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Let me find the manager.
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Number 47.
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Where does the conversation most likely take place?
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Number 48.
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Why does the man want a refund?
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number 49 what does the woman imply when she says let me find the manager
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questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation welcome back
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how were your lunch deliveries all right except one bag broke
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and the food container fell out right as i was walking up to a customer's door.
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The container was still sealed and the customer accepted it, so it turned out okay in the end.
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Well, I'm glad everything worked out.
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By the way, take a look at my screen.
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I got the new delivery software installed and running while you were gone.
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This looks great.
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I like how different areas can be grouped together so drivers can deliver more efficiently.
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Me too, and since we've recently had such a significant increase in customers.
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This will be really useful.
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Number 50.
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What most likely is the man's job?
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Number 51.
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What did the woman do while the man was gone?
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Number 52.
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What does the woman say has recently changed?
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, Gina.
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I've got good news.
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We signed a contract to create an ad campaign for a new client.
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That's great.
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Who is it?
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It's HMD Incorporated, an organic snack company.
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They just developed a new line of snacks made entirely from vegetables.
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They want to market the snacks to sports teams as well as individuals.
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Well, that sounds exciting but hard to understand.
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I guess we'll need to learn more about the products first.
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Exactly.
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We'll have the client come in to give us nutritional information and provide us with some samples.
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I'll schedule a meeting with them soon.
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Number 53.
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What type of company do the speakers work for?
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Number 54.
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What has HMD Inc.
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recently done?
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Number 55.
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What does the man say he will do?
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Oliver, have you finished the maintenance check on the small airplane that came in this morning?
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The owner's hoping to fly it this weekend.
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I finished checking it earlier this morning.
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It needs a new fuel injection pump, so I've asked Camille to order one.
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Oh, here she comes.
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Camille, will the new pump arrive today?
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Unfortunately, no. The manufacturer said there'll be a delay and it won't arrive until Monday.
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I better let the customer know.
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She was planning to fly the plane to Toronto this weekend for a friend's wedding.
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She'll need to find another way to get there.
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number 56 what did the man perform a maintenance check on
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number 57 what news does camille share
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number 58 why is the customer traveling to toronto
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
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Hello, you've reached the customer service line for quality internet service.
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How can I help you?
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I'm Mona Shanek and my account number is PK -62 -H5.
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I'd like to close my account on June 30th.
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Oh, have you been experiencing issues with the service?
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Actually, my company has asked me to relocate to Spain.
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That's exciting.
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I'll take care of your request for you then.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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When I'm done updating your records, would you be willing to stay on the phone line to take a survey about your experience as a customer?
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Certainly.
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Number 59.
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What type of business does the man work for?
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Number 60.
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What does the woman imply when she says, My company has asked me to relocate to Spain.
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Number 61.
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What does the woman agree to do?
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Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and store shelves.
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Marco, you'll be restocking the cleaning products this morning, right?
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While you're doing that, could you also put the updated sale price labels on the hand soap dispensers?
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They're on the shelf right above the laundry detergent.
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No problem.
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That shouldn't take long.
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What else can I help with?
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Can you make room for our new international foods section at the front of the store?
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Oh, did the shipment finally arrive?
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That snowstorm up north really affected delivery schedules.
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Number 62.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which dollar amount will the man change?
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Number 63.
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What will be added at the front of the store?
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Number 64.
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According to the man, why did a shipment arrive late?
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and schedule.
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Thanks for calling Kwan Photography Studio.
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Hello, I need to have a photo taken for a Canadian passport.
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Okay, you can make an appointment Monday through Friday.
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Just bring in a copy of the application so we can see the size requirements.
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I work 9 to 5 every day at my current job.
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Do you have any openings after 5 p .m.?
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No problem.
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We're open until 6 p .m one day a week.
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Number 65.
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What does the man say he needs to have done?
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Number 66.
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What does the woman ask the man to bring to an appointment?
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Number 67 Look at the graphic
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Which day will the man request an appointment for?
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and form Hi, Marina.
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Do you have receipts for your expenses from the Dental Hygienist Conference you attended last week?
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Yes, I have them.
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I was just going to scan them and send them to you by email.
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Thanks very much.
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Once I receive them, I'll process your request for reimbursement.
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Don't forget to fill out the travel expenses form and include it in your email, too.
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Okay.
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Remind me.
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What should I use for the department code?
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Oh, sorry.
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I forgot to tell you.
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Use number 1009.
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Number 68.
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What event did the woman attend last week?
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Number 69.
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What will the man do with the documents the woman provides?
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Number 70.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which section does the woman ask about?
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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equipment we've used in the past.
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However, we don't have enough fencing to create a larger seating area.
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Aniola, since you're in charge of accounts, would you check sometime today to see whether we have money for extra fencing?
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Number 71.
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Which event is being planned?
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Number 72 What problem does the speaker mention?
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Number 73 What will Eniola most likely do today?
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Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following talk.
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Hello, everyone.
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Thanks for stopping by my booth.
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I hope you've been enjoying all the manufacturing exhibits and demonstrations.
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I'm Carmen Fuentes, and I'm a sales representative at LT Plastic Injectors.
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Today, I'm delighted to show you one of our new injection molding machines.
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It's currently fitted with a mold to make plastic bottle caps.
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This machine is able to create 96 bottle caps every 2 seconds.
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That's incredibly fast.
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And for today only, we're offering a 10 % discount on orders for this machine just for attending our demonstration.
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Number 74.
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What type of event are the listeners most likely attending?
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number 75 what does the speaker emphasize about a machine
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number 76 what does the speaker offer the listeners questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement
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The company leadership here at PCF Technologies has decided to make a major change.
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Historically, we've been one of the largest manufacturers of computer chips.
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However, starting next month, our company will launch a research and development division and start designing chips, too.
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We've decided to make this change to allow us to have more control over the quality of the technology we produce.
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As a result, some employees will have new work assignments going forward.
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Those assignments will be communicated later in the morning.
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Number 77.
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What industry does the speaker work in?
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Number 78.
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Why is the company making a change?
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Number 79.
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What will be sent out later in the morning?
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following podcast.
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Hello, welcome to AgCast, a podcast all about the latest news in agriculture.
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Before we get started with today's episode, I'd like to note that I provided the wrong dates for the farming exposition during last week's episode.
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The start date of the event is March 31st, not the 21st, I'm sorry about that.
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Okay, let's move on to today's guest.
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Ms. Junko Adachi is the director at Fertilizer One, a non -profit organization that provides small farms with low -cost fertilizer.
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During her time as director, the organization has helped over 1 ,000 small farms increase their yields.
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Number 80.
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What is the focus of the podcast?
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Number 81.
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Why does the speaker apologize?
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Number 82.
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Who is Junko Adachi?
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following telephone message.
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Unfortunately, this has caused some frame alignment issues.
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We will not be able to install the new bay window
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you requested for the front room without more extensive work than the budget will cover.
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Our work is done for today, but we'll need to know how to proceed by tomorrow.
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I'll be available for the next couple of hours.
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Number 83.
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What industry does the speaker work in?
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Number 84.
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According to the speaker, what has caused a problem?
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Number 85.
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Why does the speaker say, I'll be available for the next couple of hours?
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Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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You may remember that our bank branch was evaluated by auditors from our headquarters last week.
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Well, I received their report today.
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They looked at everything from how we handle record keeping for accounts
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and transactions to how our bank tellers interact with individual customers.
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Above all, they were impressed with the quality of our customer service, specifically how we greet customers and direct them to the right associate.
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However, we received low ratings on marketing our other products.
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I'd like all supervisors to talk to their staff about strategies to pitch our products and services to customers.
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Number 86.
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Who most likely is the speaker?
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Number 87.
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According to the speaker, what were some auditors impressed with?
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Number 88.
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What does the speaker ask supervisors to do?
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following talk.
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Oh, good.
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I'm glad to see everyone is here early, as requested.
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We have an unusually busy night ahead of us due to the addition of six large group reservations.
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We'll set up for those first in the overflow room.
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Tables will need to come out of storage.
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I'll unlock the door after this meeting.
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Before you start your shift, make sure to try tonight's specials.
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They're in their usual spot under the heat lamps.
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Be sure you promote the truffles dish in particular.
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We'd like to see if this could be a permanent menu item.
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Management will be watching closely.
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Its price point is high, but it really is delicious.
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Number 89.
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Why does the speaker call employees in early?
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Number 90.
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What should be retrieved from storage?
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Number 91.
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What does the speaker mean when he says, Management will be watching closely?
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questions 92 through 94 refer to the following broadcast
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hello and welcome to wbco financial news tonight we're talking about the prices we pay online for goods
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and services in particular we'll look at why you may pay more if you shop during times of peak demand.
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Called surge pricing, this trend first started with computer software
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that allowed large airlines to track demand and quickly change their ticket prices.
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That technology is now widely available.
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You may find that even small businesses charge more when demand is higher.
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Our guest today is Professor Yun Hang, a leading expert on the topic.
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Last month, he was the featured speaker at the International Economic Summit.
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Number 92.
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What type of news is the broadcast about?
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Number 93.
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Why does the speaker say that technology is now widely available?
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Number 94.
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What did Professor Yun Hong do last month?
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message and coupon.
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Hi, this is Liam from Oceana Flowers.
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I'm calling about our print order for coupons.
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We originally said we needed the coupons by Friday, but we now need them to be ready by Wednesday instead.
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We just found out yesterday that our application to the National Florists Association was approved.
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We'll be attending their annual floral show in Richmond this weekend.
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Oh, one other thing.
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We'd also like to change the limit to five items on the coupon.
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Can you take care of that before you start printing?
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Thank you.
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Number 95 Why is the speaker calling?
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Number 96 What did the speaker find out yesterday?
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Number 97 Look at the graphic.
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Which number does the speaker want to change?
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Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following message and bus map.
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Hi, Takuma.
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Good news.
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You got your first television audition.
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It's for a role in a TV drama.
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I've sent an email with the script and details.
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Since you're auditioning to join the cast of an ongoing show, you should watch some videos of previous episodes so you understand the role.
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One last note, since you're new to the city, you might be wondering about the best bus route to take.
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You could take the green line to Orchard, but I'd recommend taking the yellow line to the last stop.
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It's a longer route, but the last stop is closer to the studio.
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Number 98.
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Who most likely is the listener?
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Number 99.
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According to the speaker, what should the listener do to prepare?
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Number 100.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which bus stop does the speaker recommend getting off at?
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Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “ETS 2026 LC TEST 3”. Las palabras que más se repiten: speaker, refer, questions, conversation. Este vídeo tiene 516 frases y 3849 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 39:43. El hablante habla despacio, unas 97 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 83 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar. 111 de sus 516 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| refer verbo | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | referir, remitir |
| graphic adjetivo | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | gráfico |
| arrive verbo | /əˈɹaɪv/ | llegar, arribar |
| shelf sustantivo | /ʃɛlf/ | estante, balda |
| coupon sustantivo | /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ | cupón |
| listener sustantivo | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | oyente, escucha |
| desk sustantivo | /dɛsk/ | escritorio, pupitre |
| manufacturer sustantivo | /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ | fabricante, fabriquero |
| podcast sustantivo | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | podcast, pódcast |
| lamp sustantivo | /ˈlæ̝mp/ | lámpara |
| snack sustantivo | /snæk/ | tentempié, refrigerio |
| gear sustantivo | /ɡɪɚ/ | pertrecho, pertrechos |
| telephone sustantivo | /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ | teléfono |
| hire verbo | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | contratar, emplear |
| broadcast sustantivo | /ˈbɹɔːd(ˌ)kɑːst/ | emisión, retransmisión |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| find out verbo | averiguar, anoticiarse | |
| pick up verbo | coger, asir | |
| send out verbo | emitir | |
| come out verbo | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | revelarse, salir a la luz |
| fall out verbo | caerse | |
| fill out verbo | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | rellenar, cumplimentar |
| look forward to verbo | no ver la hora de, quedar a la espera de | |
| look over verbo | revisar |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- Why are you calling the clients?
- Does your desk face the door or the window?
- When will your performance take place?
- What will you get for completing the program?
- Should we join our department's book club?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | has been rolled · I've already been · it's been |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | are covered · being planted · are arranged |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 78 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I'll, I'd. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/, booth /buθ/, width /ˈwɪtθ/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: shelf /ʃɛlf/, dish /dɪʃ/, demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, injection /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/, shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: manufacturer /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/, demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: snack /snæk/, script /skɹɪpt/, swim /swɪm/, stamp /stæmp/, scan /skæn/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/, convenient /kənˈviː.niənt/, evaluate /ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: headquarters /ˈhɛdˌk(w)ɔɹ.tɚz/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/, proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/, designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como refer, graphic, arrive.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.