Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Speaking Test 20 – Practice Test With Answers - Learn English Speaking with Video

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questions 1 to 2 read a text aloud directions in this
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part you will be asked to read aloud the text on
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the screen you will have 45 seconds to prepare then you
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will have 45 seconds to read the text out loud begin preparing now Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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Planning a trip abroad?
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Safeway Travel Insurance helps protect you every journey.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin reading now.
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This is a reminder from the City Recycling Department.
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Residents are encouraged to place paper, plastic bottles, glass containers, and metal cans in the blue recycling bins provided.
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Collection takes place every Tuesday morning, so please set your bins outside by 7 a.m together with your regular trash.
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Thank you for helping keep our community clean and environmentally responsible.
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Thank you.
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Directions.
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In this part, you will be asked to describe the pictures on the screen in as much detail as possible.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response.
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Then you will have 30 seconds to talk about the pictures.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin speaking now.
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In this picture, a young woman is sitting at a long wooden table
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and working on a laptop in what appears to be a shared office or cafe.
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She is wearing headphones and seems very focused on her work.
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On the table, there is a notebook, a pen, a cup of coffee, and a metal water bottle.
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In the background, several other people are also using laptops and working quietly.
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Large windows let in natural light and the space looks modern and comfortable.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin speaking now.
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In this picture, four young women are sitting on a blanket and having a picnic in a park.
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They are near a lake and they appear to be talking, smiling, and enjoying each other's company.
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On a blanket, there are several plates of food, fruit, sandwiches, and bottles of juice.
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In the background, tall trees surround the water and a few other people can be seen walking or relaxing in the park.
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The weather looks sunny and pleasant.
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Directions.
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In this part, you will be asked to answer three questions.
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After listening to each question, you will have three seconds to prepare your response.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 5 and 6 and 30 seconds to respond to question 7.
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Imagine that you are talking to a community member about protecting the environment.
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Now, I'm going to ask you three questions.
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What do you usually do to help protect the environment?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I usually try to reduce waste in my daily life.
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For example, I recycle whenever possible, avoid using too much plastic, and turn off lights or appliances when I'm not using them.
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Do you think it is easy or difficult to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle?
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Why?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I think it can be a little difficult at first because it requires new habits and more attention.
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However, once people get used to it, simple actions can become part of everyday life.
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In your opinion, what can individuals do to reduce environmental problems?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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In my opinion, individuals can help reduce environmental problems by making small but consistent changes in their daily routine.
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For example, they can recycle, use less water, save electricity, and avoid unnecessary plastic products.
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People can also walk, bike, or use public transportation more often instead of driving everywhere.
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In addition, buying only what is necessary can reduce waste.
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Directions.
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In this part, you will be asked to refer to information on the screen in order to answer three questions.
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The information will be shown for 45 seconds before you hear the questions.
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After listening to each question, you will have 3 seconds to prepare your response.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 8 and 9, and 30 seconds to respond to question 10.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Hello, I would love to visit the library but I work during the week.
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What are the new hours for the weekend?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Thanks for calling.
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On Saturdays, the library is open from 10am to 5pm.
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However on Sundays, it is closed.
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I would like to borrow some books.
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How many can I borrow at a time?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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If you have a library membership, you may borrow up to 10 books at a time.
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You can also reserve books in advance through the library website.
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I'm interested in attending one of the library events.
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What special events are coming up this month?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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There are several special events coming up.
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Children's Storytime is held every Saturday at 11 a.m.
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and the book club meeting takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6.30 p.m.
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There is also a digital skills workshop on October 12th at 3 p.m.
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In addition, a local author talk will be held on October 18th at 5 p.m.
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Directions.
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In this part, we'll be asked to give your thoughts on a certain topic.
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It is to your advantage to speak as much as possible in the time provided.
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You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
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Which of the following is the best career path?
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Starting your own business, working as an employee for an employer, working in a family business.
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Choose one of the options above and explain your opinion.
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Give clear reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I think working as an employee for an employer is the best career path for most people.
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One reason is that it usually offers more stability, such as a regular salary, benefits, and a clearer career structure.
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This can help people feel more secure while they build their experience and plan for the future.
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Another reason is that employees often receive training, guidance, and support from managers and coworkers.
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For example, a new employee can learn professional skills, improve communication, and gain experience by working on real projects with the team.
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This kind of environment can help people grow faster in their career.
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In addition, if someone wants to open their own business in the future, working for a company first can be very valuable.
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It allows them to gain important experience in areas such as customer service, teamwork, problem solving, and daily operations.
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You've officially finished all 11 questions.
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Great job!
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Which part did you find the most challenging today?
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Let me know in the comment section below.
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Thanks for watching and remember, stay awesome!
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel B2 se basa en el vídeo “TOEIC Speaking Test 20 – Practice Test With Answers”. Las palabras que más se repiten: begin, seconds, preparing, speaking, directions. Este vídeo tiene 116 frases y 1153 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 13:30. El hablante habla despacio, unas 85 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 87 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

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

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
recycle verbo/ɹəˈsaɪkəl/reciclar
borrow verbo/ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/pedir prestado, tomar prestado
environmentally adverbioambientalmente
aloud adverbio/əˈlaʊd/en voz alta, públicamente
blanket sustantivo/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/manta, cobija
appliance sustantivo/əˈplaɪ.əns/implemento, instrumento
teamwork sustantivotrabajo en equipo
notebook sustantivo/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/cuaderno, libreta
cancellation sustantivo/kænsəˈleɪʃən/cancelación, rescisión
surround verbo/səˈɹaʊnd/envolver, cercar
picnic sustantivo/ˈpɪknɪk/jira, pícnic
luggage sustantivo/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/equipaje
headphones sustantivo/ˈhɛdfoʊnz/cascos, auriculares
subscribe verbo/səbˈskɹaɪb/suscribirse, subscribirse
container sustantivo/kənˈteɪ.nəɹ/recipiente, envase

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
come up verbosalir a relucir
turn off verboapagar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

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

  • What do you usually do to help protect the environment?
  • In your opinion, what can individuals do to reduce environmental problems?
  • How many can I borrow at a time?
  • I'm interested in attending one of the library events.
  • Which part did you find the most challenging today?

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 6 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, we'll, you're. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • /dʒ/ — no es la “y” ni la “ch”: luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/

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 recycle, borrow, environmentally.

¿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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