Pratica di Shadowing: 30 Test Practice Track 05 - Impara a parlare inglese con i video
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Test practice track 5.
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You will hear a university lecturer and a student discussing genetically modified crops.
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First you will have some time to look at questions 1 to 7.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 7.
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Hi, Dr Finn.
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Hi, John.
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Did you manage to read that article I sent you to help with your dissertation on genetically modified crops?
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Yes, thanks very much.
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I've just read it.
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Some of the research results were pretty incredible.
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They've made some amazing advances, haven't they?
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Like the research on the maize crop they mentioned.
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Yeah, that's the one that was described as being wildlife friendly, wasn't it?
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Yes, it's good to see a GM crop that won't have a detrimental effect on nearby livestock.
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And it's nice to see there's less focus generally on increasing profits above all else.
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True.
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I thought the research on the soya bean crop was really promising as well.
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Apparently it's designed to be resistant to weeds, so farmers don't need to rely on chemicals to remove them.
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And that'll lower the risks for growers too, then.
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And if they could manage to do something similar with a crop like wheat, that'd drive down the cost of food and improve the quality of the water supply as well.
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Yes, I like that it's not just pests and things that the new GM crops can guard against.
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I was interested to read about the plans for a new potato crop.
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Hmm.
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It's said they're aiming to introduce an antifreeze that's found naturally in fish into the potato crops, so they can withstand extreme temperatures.
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That would be a huge advantage for remote areas that struggle through harsh winter conditions.
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I agree.
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Another crop I've read about that could help people in poorer areas is a new variety of rice.
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It's such a staple food in many areas, and the plan is to create a crop that contains a richer supply of nutrients.
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Yes, I've read about that.
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They're trying to produce rice that'll supply high levels of vitamin A in particular, aren't they?
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Yes, but in my dissertation I'd also like to show that GM crops can have uses beyond just supplying food.
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Well, did you read about the planned use for tomato plants?
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Yes, that's amazing.
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They plan to use tomatoes to transport medicines, don't they?
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Yes, that's right.
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Transporting vaccines isn't easy because they're so fragile.
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So they're hoping to make an edible vaccine using tomatoes, one that'll be easier to ship, store and even administer.
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It's a really good example of the varied uses GM crops can have.
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Exactly.
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And I'm hoping to include a section on the work that's being done on trees, poplar trees in particular.
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The aim is to create a tree that can soak up contaminants, like heavy metals, right out of the soil.
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It's an incredible idea, isn't it?
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A tree like that could potentially eradicate many of our current environmental issues.
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Yes, the work they're doing should really persuade people just how good this type of biotechnology can be.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you will have some time to look at questions 8 to 10.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 8 to 10.
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I think articles like that can be very useful, don't you?
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I agree.
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It's important to reach out to the general public and show that biotechnology shouldn't be feared.
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Yes, and the writer certainly covered a lot of the new food crops under development.
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It's good to have the very latest information.
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Things have clearly changed a great deal over the last few years.
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That's right.
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It could have been a bit more balanced in its approach, though, don't you think?
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I suppose so.
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There was really only one side presented.
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People do need to have all of the facts, and this article didn't really do that, did it?
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No. I suppose the aim was to provide a convincing argument for GM crops.
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And what did you think about the proposed change to regulations?
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Well, the writer was certainly very enthusiastic about it, but I have to say what they're suggesting sounds pretty alarming to me.
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I'd have to agree with you there.
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The plan is to give farmers more control
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so they get to decide whether testing of any of their new GM crops is needed
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and I'm struggling to see why they would want to do that.
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I agree.
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It's bound to make the public feel even more uneasy than they are at present.
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It's certainly not going to win over anyone who already has their doubts about GM crops.
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And I do think the public has a right to know about potential problems.
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Even many scientists still have concerns.
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Yes.
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I used to think the only real concern was that these crops could spread uncontrollably and affect natural crops.
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But that's not the case, is it?
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That's certainly one issue.
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But when it comes to getting consumer support, it's far more worrying that we still can't completely rule out possible allergic reactions to these foods.
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I guess that's something that definitely needs to be researched thoroughly, and the public would need to feel reassured about.
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Yes.
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Tests they've done so far on chickens and pigs have shown that, at the moment, we can't really predict what impact these foods will have in the long term.
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It seems like there's a long way to go yet.
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Contesto e sfondo
Il video presenta una conversazione tra un docente universitario e uno studente su colture geneticamente modificate (GM), un argomento attuale e ricco di vocaboli tecnici. La discussione spazia da innovazioni nel mais e nel soia a progetti su patate, riso e persino pomodori per vaccini, offrendo un contesto pratico per esercitare l'ascolto e l'uso di inglese tecnico. Ideale per chi vuole migliorare la comprensione di argomenti scientifici e la pronuncia inglese, questa conversazione è un'ottima base per lo shadowing in inglese.
5 frasi chiave per la comunicazione quotidiana
- "Did you manage to read that article?" (Hai avuto modo di leggere quell'articolo?) – Utile per chiedere se qualcuno ha consultato un materiale.
- "Some of the research results were pretty incredible." (Alcuni risultati della ricerca erano davvero incredibili.) – Per esprimere sorpresa per risultati positivi.
- "That would be a huge advantage for remote areas." (Sarebbe un grosso vantaggio per aree remote.) – Per valutare i benefici di un'invenzione.
- "It's important to reach out to the general public." (È importante rivolgersi al pubblico generale.) – Per parlare di comunicazione con il grande pubblico.
- "Biotechnology shouldn't be feared." (La biotecnologia non dovrebbe essere temuta.) – Per argomentare a favore di una tecnologia controversa.
Guida passo passo allo shadowing per questo video
Lo shadowing (o shadow speak) è un metodo efficace per migliorare la pronuncia inglese e l'intonazione. Ecco come affrontarlo con questo video:
- Ascolta una frase alla volta: Pausa il video dopo ogni frase e ripetila immediatamente, cercando di imitare il tono e la velocità dei parlanti. Ad esempio, la frase "They've made some amazing advances, haven't they?" ha un tono conversazionale – ripetila mantenendo la stessa fluidità.
- Focus sulle connessioni tra le parole: Nelle conversazioni informali, le parole si fondono spesso (es. "did you" diventa "d'you"). Ascolta attentamente e imita queste connessioni per sembrare più naturale.
- Analizza il vocabolario tecnico: Parole come "genetically modified crops" o "antifreeze" possono creare difficoltà. Prima di fare lo shadowing, assicurati di conoscerne il significato e la pronuncia per non bloccarti.
- Ripeti più volte: Non preoccuparti se la prima volta non va bene. Ripeti ogni sezione 3-4 volte finché la pronuncia e il ritmo non ti sembrano naturali. Un shadowing site può aiutarti a gestire le pause, ma anche con un semplice video puoi ottenere risultati.
- Confronta te stesso: Registrati mentre fai lo shadowing e confronta la tua registrazione con il video. Nota le differenze nella pronuncia di suoni come "th" (es. "the research") e correggi gradualmente.
Con questa guida, potrai sfruttare al massimo la conversazione e migliorare non solo la tua pronuncia, ma anche la comprensione di argomenti complessi in inglese. Ricorda: la pratica costante è la chiave per masterizzare lo shadowing in inglese!
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | I've just read · They've made · I've read |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | was described · being done · be feared |
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.