シャドーイング練習: IELTS Speaking Mock Test #9 | Parts 1–3 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

練習モードを選ぶ

各モードは全画面の練習ルームで開きます。

135 文
文が短すぎたり長すぎる場合は、Editをタップして調整してください。
1
David Smith: Good afternoon.
2
My name is David Smith.
3
Can you tell me your full name, please?
4
Hi, good afternoon.
5
My name is Chloe Chang.
6
Thank you.
7
In this first part, I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself.
8
Let's start with the topic of hometown.
9
Where is your hometown?
10
Well, I was born and raised right here in Hong Kong.
11
Specifically, I live in Sham Shui Po, which is one of the older, slightly grittier neighborhoods on the Kowloon side.
12
It's absolutely packed with street markets and has this amazing working class history to it.
13
What do you like most about it?
14
I'd have to say the raw authenticity.
15
Hong Kong can feel incredibly corporate and shiny, but my neighborhood has held onto its roots.
16
You've got these tiny family run shops that have been there for generations, sitting right next to new hipster cafes.
17
It's got a lot of character.
18
Would you say it's a good place for young people to live?
19
Mmm, yes and no. In terms of convenience, absolutely, it's brilliant because everything is right on your doorstep.
20
But housing is a real issue.
21
The apartments tend to be pretty tiny and a bit run down.
22
So if you're a young professional wanting a lot of space or modern amenities, it might feel a bit suffocating.
23
Let's move on to another topic.
24
What kinds of apps do you use most frequently?
25
Oh, honestly, I'd be completely lost without my digital wallet and transit apps.
26
here.
27
I'm constantly tapping my phone to pay for everything.
28
From my morning coffee to hopping on the MTR, they're basically essential for survival at this point.
29
Is there an app you used to use a lot but don't use anymore?
30
Actually, yeah.
31
I used to be obsessed with this calorie counting app a while back.
32
But to be frank, logging every single thing I ate became a massive chore and just ruined the joy of food.
33
So I ended up deleting it and never looked back.
34
Do you think apps make our lives easier or more complicated?
35
It's a bit of a double -edged sword, isn't it?
36
On one hand, they sort out so much daily life admin, like banking or ordering groceries in two clicks.
37
But on the flip side, we're constantly glued to our screens.
38
It's like you can never truly switch off because of the endless notification.
39
Now I'd like to ask you about public transport.
40
How often do you travel by public transport?
41
Oh, literally every single day.
42
I don't drive at all, so I rely completely on the MTR network to get to work and then I'll use the buses.
43
or the occasional Star Ferry on the weekends.
44
What are the advantages of using public transport compared to driving?
45
Well, in a city as packed as Hong Kong, driving is just a massive headache.
46
Public transport is incredibly punctual and cheap.
47
Plus, it helps you avoid rush hour traffic and the challenge of finding parking, which can be both difficult and expensive in Hong Kong.
48
How could public transport in your area be improved?
49
To be fair, our system is pretty world -class already.
50
But if I had to pick something, the trains can get incredibly crowded during rush hour.
51
Maybe if the government offered bigger discounts for off -peak travel, it would encourage people to spread out their commute times a bit more.
52
Let's talk about how you spend your free time.
53
How do you typically spend your weekends?
54
I usually try to do something completely different from my desk job.
55
Saturdays are mostly for getting outdoors, heading out for a trail run or a hike in the country parks to get some fresh air.
56
Then Sundays are much more laid back, usually just a massive dim sum lunch with the family.
57
Do you prefer planning your weekends or just seeing what happens?
58
Definitely the latter.
59
My whole work week is scheduled down to the minute.
60
So when Saturday rolls around, I just want to play things by ear.
61
It's much more relaxing when you don't have a set agenda.
62
How important is it to have a clear distinction between the work week and the weekend?
63
I think it's vital, especially with the grueling work culture we have here.
64
If you don't maintain clear boundaries, work -related stress can easily spill over into your personal life and eventually lead to burnout.
65
Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.
66
Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say
67
and you can make some notes if you wish.
68
Here is your cue card.
69
All right, remember you have one to two minutes for this, so Don't worry if I stop you.
70
I'll tell you when the time is up.
71
Please start speaking now.
72
Right, so I'm going to talk about a place called Tai Long Wan.
73
It's tucked away on the far eastern coast of the Saikung Peninsula.
74
here in Hong Kong.
75
I last went there around November of last year.
76
It was right around the time the brutal summer humidity finally broke.
77
So the weather was absolutely perfect for being outdoors.
78
To actually get there, my friends and I had to do a fairly demanding hike through the hills.
79
But it was totally worth it because you end up at these four gorgeous secluded beaches.
80
Once we arrived we basically just spent the whole afternoon disconnecting from the world.
81
We hung out on the white sand waded in the water, and later on we grabbed some amazing fresh seafood at a tiny village cafe nearby.
82
We just stayed until dusk, sitting on the sand and watching the sky change colors.
83
What makes it so incredibly beautiful to me is how much it catches you off guard.
84
When people think of Hong Kong, they always picture neon lights.
85
packed streets and massive skyscrapers.
86
But Tai Lung Wan completely flips that stereotype on its head.
87
It's just this wild expanse of pristine sand, crystal clear turquoise water, and huge green hills rolling into the ocean.
88
There are no cars, no high -rises, and no city noise at all.
89
It just has this peaceful, untouched vibe that feels light years away from the usual frantic pace of the city.
90
That pure, natural contrast is exactly why it stands out to me as such a stunning place.
91
Thank you.
92
Do you think you will go back there again in the future?
93
Oh, definitely.
94
It's my absolute go -to spot whenever I need to escape the chaos of the city and just clear my head.
95
We've been talking about a beautiful place you visited and I'd like to discuss some more general questions related to this topic.
96
Let's consider first The idea of tourism and natural environments.
97
Why do you think people are so drawn to natural landscapes when choosing a holiday destination?
98
I reckon it's mostly a psychological escape from modern city life.
99
Most of us spend our days trapped in these high -rise buildings, dealing with noise, pollution, and the constant buzz of our phones.
100
Going somewhere remote or natural is the ultimate antidote to that.
101
It gives you the space to breathe, slow down, and just clear your mind in a way that you simply can't do in an urban environment.
102
It's basically a mental reset.
103
But tourism can often damage these fragile ecosystems.
104
Do you think governments should restrict the number of visitors to beautiful natural areas.
105
Yeah, I think they absolutely have to.
106
When visitor numbers become excessive, natural areas can come under considerable pressure and may gradually deteriorate.
107
You get litter everywhere, trails get eroded, and it messes with the local wildlife.
108
Putting a cab on visitor numbers
109
or using a booking system like they do in a lot of national parks now just makes sense.
110
It protects the environment and actually makes the experience better for the tourists anyway, because no one wants to visit a nature reserve that feels like a crowded shopping mall.
111
How has technology changed the way people travel?
112
It's completely transformed it, honestly, mostly by stripping out all the traditional hassle.
113
Nowadays, we rely so heavily on things like navigation apps, mobile payments and instant online booking.
114
It just removes so much of the friction.
115
For instance, when you're out and about here in Hong Kong, you can manage your entire day right from your phone.
116
So getting around feels completely seamless.
117
But at the same time, it's definitely shifted our expectations.
118
People now expect instant information and perfectly smooth experiences wherever they go.
119
Which wasn't really the case a decade ago.
120
Overall, It's made travel incredibly efficient, but we've also become massively dependent on it.
121
Let's shift our focus to beauty in architecture and cities.
122
What makes a city or a building beautiful to people today?
123
I think nowadays people appreciate functionality and sustainability way more than just fancy decorations.
124
In the past, architectural beauty was all about how grand or ornate a building was, like old temples or cathedrals.
125
But today we tend to find beauty in clever design.
126
Buildings that bring in tons of natural light, incorporate greenery, and complement their surroundings rather than appearing out of place.
127
Some people argue that modern cities all look identical because of global architectural trends.
128
Do you agree with this viewpoint?
129
I can definitely see why people say that.
130
Globalization has meant that corporate districts all over the world use the exact same steel and glass skyscraper designs.
131
If you stand in the financial heart of Hong Kong, London or Singapore, they can feel pretty identical, which is a bit of a shame.
132
That said, I don't think local identity is completely dead.
133
into their blueprints to give the buildings a genuine sense of place.
134
Thank you very much.
135
That is the end of the speaking test.

アプリをダウンロード

流暢に話すために必要なすべて

AI発音採点文ごとに採点
IPA練習すべての音をマスター
単語学習自分の単語帳を作る
単語ゲーム遊びながら覚える

同じチャンネル

FOR YOU

おすすめ動画

このレッスンについて

このレッスンでは、YouTube動画を通じて英語スピーキングの練習を行います。具体的には、IELTSスピーキングテストの模擬試験を題材に、話の流れや質問形式に慣れることができます。特に、地元の特徴や日常生活に関連するトピックを扱いながら、実際の会話で使われるフレーズを学ぶことができるため、実践的なスピーキング能力の向上が期待できます。動画を利用した「shadowspeaks」や「shadow speak」の手法で、英語のリズムやイントネーションを身につける良い機会です。

キー語彙とフレーズ

  • hometown: 地元
  • authenticity: 本物の真実性
  • digital wallet: デジタル財布
  • public transport: 公共交通機関
  • essential: 必須の
  • rush hour: ラッシュアワー
  • convenience: 便利さ
  • calorie counting app: カロリー計算アプリ

練習のコツ

この動画のペースや口調に合わせて、shadowingを行う際には、以下のポイントに注意しましょう。まず、動画を再生する際には、スピーキングのスピードが速すぎないか確認し、自分が追いつくことができる範囲内で行うことが重要です。初めての方は、一部分を何度も繰り返し、聞き取ったフレーズをすぐに声に出してみてください。例えば、話者が「raw authenticity」と言った際には、そのフレーズを何度も繰り返し発音して、自分のものにしましょう。音声とともに動くことで、より自然なイントネーションを習得できます。

また、日常会話の中で使われる表現を意識しながら練習することが重要です。「YouTubeで英語学習」をサポートするために、動画のセクションごとにフレーズを分けて練習する方法もお勧めです。最後に、録音して自分の発音と動画を聞き比べると、改善点が見つかり、さらに上達につながります。これにより、より効果的に英語スピーキングを練習し、流暢さを向上させることができるでしょう。

この動画の文法

話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。

文型動画での表現
「used to」 used to + 動詞 — 今はもう違う過去の習慣や状態used to use · used to be
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係しているhas held · have been · we've also become
受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てるwas born · be obsessed · be improved
関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加えるparking, which can · identical, which is

シャドーイングとは?英語上達に効果的な理由

シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。

シャドーイングのやり方: ステップ別の完全ガイドを読む →