Shadowing Practice: Toeic Lis D2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 2.
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Directions You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English.
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They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
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Now let us begin with question number 7.
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Number 7.
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Where should I put the extra extension cords?
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A. In the top drawer.
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B. The deadline is strict.
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C. After today's meeting.
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Number 8.
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How often should the windows be washed?
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A. Please pass me my glasses.
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B. At least twice a year.
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C. Friday, March 3rd.
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Number 9.
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I'd be happy to make you dinner.
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A. Thanks, but let's go out.
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B. At most $50.
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It was wonderful.
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Which shoes fit you best?
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He's physically fit.
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Make sure to tie them tight.
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The striped ones.
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Number 11 Is this the theater box office?
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A. The head office is in Chicago B.
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Yes, you can buy tickets here C.
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The play was impressive Number 12 Where is the entrance to the parking garage?
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A It's $10 per hour.
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B Take a right turn up ahead.
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C The entrance exam was difficult.
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Number 13 Do you have the key to the meeting room or should I ask someone else?
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A The meeting will last over an hour.
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B I think I have it in my desk.
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C It's a key factor.
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Number 14 Did Mark submit a proposal yet?
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A Yes, he's in charge of waste disposal.
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B Print it double-sided.
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C. No, he is still working on it.
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Number 15.
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Would you please help Janet move that table?
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A. Where should we put it?
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B. Yes, she made a great impression.
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C. On the third floor.
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Number 16.
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What style of dress do you want to buy?
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A. In the dressing room.
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B. I'd like to try this on.
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C. Something appropriate for summer.
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Number 17.
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When is the new department store scheduled to open?
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A. In time for Christmas.
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B. I never opened it.
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C. Yes, you can use a shopping cart.
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Number 18.
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The advertisement has been effective, hasn't it?
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A. No, it was an internet advertisement.
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B. Yes, sales have increased.
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C. Turn on the television.
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Number 19.
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How can I help out?
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A. I was inside the room.
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B. It was helpful.
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C. You could wash the dishes.
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Number 20.
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Why hasn't the delivery person come all this week?
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A. I heard he was sick.
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B. No, I read it in the newspaper.
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C. I think it's five dollars.
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C. I think it's five dollars.
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Number 21.
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I don't expect to be able to finish this work in time.
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A. A finished product.
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B. Maybe you should ask for help.
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C. We should inspect the equipment.
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Number 22.
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Shall we ship this package at an express or normal rate?
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A. It's not an urgent shipment.
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B. It was a very large ship.
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C. Due to the high unemployment rate.
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Number 23.
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Why don't you buy a new suit for the presentation?
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A. Did you win the award?
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B. Hmm.
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I'll follow you.
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It'll suit your company's needs.
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Number 24.
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Where can I call a taxi?
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A. At the intersection over there.
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B. Today at 3 p.m.
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C. No, there is no tax on this.
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Number 25.
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We had dinner at the new Italian restaurant last night.
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A. You will have a good time.
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B. Yes, he's a chef from Milan.
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C. I still haven't been there.
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Number 26.
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The merger hasn't been finalized yet, has it?
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A. They exceeded the initial sales forecast.
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B. No, but it will be soon.
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C. I'll return it by the end of the day.
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Number 27.
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Who reserved the convention center?
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A. It is located near a subway station.
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B. She deserved the award.
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C An election candidate.
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Number 28 Don't you need to get to the airport at least three hours early?
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A I need a few hours to read it.
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B No, that's unnecessary.
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C She lost her boarding pass.
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C Number 29.
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Why don't we take a tour of the house?
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A. No, I already saw this exhibit.
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B. Sure, I'd like to take a look too.
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C. Because the tenant will be moving out soon.
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Number 30.
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How long has this company been in business?
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A. It was founded in 1958.
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B. The meeting is at 5 o'clock.
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C. It's around 5 meters, I guess.
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Number 31.
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Jonathan knows the sales figures.
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A. Enter the figures in the spreadsheet.
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B. Is he in the office now?
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C. I can't figure out what's going on.
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English.
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They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
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Now, let us begin with question number 7.
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Number 7.
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Where are the organic fruit juices?
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A. Each bottle is 500 milliliters.
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B. In the aisle to your left C.
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Know several different uses Number 8 Why did the projector stop working?
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A. Because of a connection failure B.
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She already finished that work C.
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During the presentation C.
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During the presentation Number 9.
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Who got transfer to our marketing division?
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A. I got it at a farmer's market.
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B. Wasn't it Sally Park?
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C. Transfer at Central Station.
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Number 10.
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Would you prefer tea or coffee?
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A. Two or three copies.
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B. Just water is fine, thanks.
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C. Five cups a day.
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Number 11.
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Didn't you get this memo about the laboratory remodeling?
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A. To the contractor.
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B. Oh, let me take a look at it.
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C. I have one of the older models.
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Number 12.
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What restaurant did she pick for the department lunch?
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A. She's about to look over the options.
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B. I ordered the tomato pasta.
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C. Anne is selling her apartment.
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Number 13.
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Why are you taking that company laptop home with you?
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A. An extended warranty period B.
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My report is due tomorrow C.
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Oh, did he do that?
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Number 14 How is the new accounting clerk trained?
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A. They're being counted now B.
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He already knew our system C.
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The train is running late Number 15.
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Could you give me a computer headset?
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A. Do you need one with a microphone?
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B. The head of a technology firm.
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C. My commute is fairly short.
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Number 16.
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They seemed really satisfied with Mr. Jensen's interview performance.
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A. He certainly is a great candidate.
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B. You can write a product review.
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C. The band will perform next week.
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Number 17.
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When will the next issue of the quarterly newsletter come out?
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A. On the 20th of November.
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B. The article was quite useful.
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C. More than 7 pages long.
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Number 18 Isn't the doctor supposed to arrive at the clinic by 9?
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A. That's right.
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He's setting up now.
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B. This is flu medicine.
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C. Almost a dozen appointments.
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Number 19.
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Will you need this rack installed or just delivered to your home?
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A. Actually, I'll pick it up myself.
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B. Right there is fine.
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C. For my kitchen towels.
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Number 20.
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The air conditioner is really loud these days, isn't it?
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A. No, it's in the instructions.
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B. I haven't noticed.
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C. A thicker jacket, maybe.
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Number 21.
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Do we need a passcode to access the warehouse?
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A. I brought some extra boxes.
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B. A change of address form.
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C. Someone there can let you in.
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Number 22.
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Who's going to pick up the clients from the hotel?
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A. Mary booked a taxi for them.
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B. Room service, please C.
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Is that so?
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Number 23 We're taking a photo for the website tomorrow, aren't we?
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A. The photographer's phone number B.
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Nobody's mentioned it to me C.
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A scheduled site inspection Number 24.
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What day does the free shoe polishing service end?
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A. I've never heard of that.
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B. By getting a gift certificate.
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C. On the way to the shoe store.
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Number 25.
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How about hiring more temporary workers during the busy season?
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A. I did walk there quite often.
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B. Why didn't I think of that before?
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C. There should be hung higher up.
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Number 26.
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What types of insurance are available?
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A. I'll send you the full list later.
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B. It's going to ensure our success.
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C. That's not my company's policy.
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Number 27.
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Has Jeremy completed the maggot research?
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A. From Mexican consumers.
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B. He's been busy with the interns.
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C. They're respected scientists.
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Number 28.
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How many items are in the shop's inventory?
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A. From tomorrow's stock.
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B. He didn't invent it.
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C. Six or so.
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Number 29.
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This video game has the best graphics I've ever seen.
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A. Seven different characters to chose from.
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B. I'm done with the first level.
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C. I guess you haven't played Spray Quest.
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Number 30.
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Where will the hands-on training sessions be held?
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A. About three or four hours.
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B. In the large meeting room.
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C. A group email sent last week.
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Number 31.
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Is the downtown office space as expensive as they say?
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A. I'll let you know where he is.
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B. They're said all office staff are invited.
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C. It's comparable to nearby properties.

Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “Toeic Lis D2”. Este vídeo tiene 248 frases y 1495 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 18:16. El hablante habla despacio, unas 82 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. Solo el 74 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente. 52 de sus 248 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
shoe sustantivo/ˈʃu/zapato, taba
presentation sustantivo/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/presentación, exposición
litter sustantivo/ˈlɪt.ɚ/cama, lecho
advertisement sustantivo/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/anuncio, publicidad
taxi sustantivo/ˈtæksi/taxi, taxímetro
conditioner sustantivo/kənˈdɪʃənə/acondicionador, condicionador
finalize verbo/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/finalizar
passcode sustantivoclave, bitacora
projector sustantivo/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktə/proyector, proyectora
remodel verboremodelar, reformar
spreadsheet sustantivo/ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/hoja de cálculo
stripe sustantivo/stɹaɪp/franja, raya
headset sustantivo/ˈhɛdsɛt/audífono con micrófono
commute verbo/kəˈmjuːt/conmutar, indultar
invent verbo/ɪnˈvɛnt/inventar

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
come out verbo/ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/revelarse, salir a la luz
figure out verboaveriguar, captar
go out verbosalir
look over verborevisar
move out verbomudarse de acá, independizarse
pick up verbocoger, asir
turn up verboaparecer

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • Where should I put the extra extension cords?
  • Which shoes fit you best?
  • Why don't we take a tour of the house?
  • Didn't you get this memo about the laboratory remodeling?
  • Why didn't I think of that before?

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hacewill not be printed · be washed · been finalized
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahorahas been · have increased · haven't been
Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena ideashould I put · should the · should I ask
Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupothe best

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 34 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'll, don't, didn't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: shoe /ˈʃu/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/, shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, comparable /ˈkɒmpəɹəbəl/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/, stripe /stɹaɪp/, strict /stɹɪkt/
  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/, inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/, invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, finalize /ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/, newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/, disposal /dɪsˈpoʊ.zəl/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como shoe, presentation, litter.

¿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.

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