シャドーイング練習: LUYỆN NGHE TOEIC - Part 2 - TEST 1 - ETS 2022 - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Now, let us begin with question number 7.
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Number 7.
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Why was this afternoon's meeting cancelled?
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A. Room 206, I think.
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B. Because the manager is out of the office.
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C. Let's review the itinerary for our trip.
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Number 8.
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You use the company Fitness Center, don't you?
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A. Yes, every now and then.
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B. Please center the text on the page.
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C. I think it fits you well.
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Number 9 Do you have the images from the graphics department?
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A. Okay, that won't be a problem.
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B. A high-definition camera.
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C. No, they're not ready yet.
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Number 10.
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When are you moving to your new office?
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A. The office printer over there.
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B. The water bill is high this month.
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C. The schedule is being revised.
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Number 11.
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Would you like to sign up for the company retreat?
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A. Sure, I'll write my name down.
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B.
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20 people maximum.
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C. Can I replace the sign?
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Number 12.
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How often do I have to submit my timesheet?
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A. Five sheets of paper.
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B. You need to do it once a week.
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C. No, I don't usually wear a watch.
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Number 13.
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I can buy a monthly gym membership, right?
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A. A very popular exercise routine.
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B. The exercise room is on your right.
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C. Yes, at the front desk.
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Number 14.
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Have you put price tags on all the clearance items?
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a yes everything's been labeled b it is a
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little cloudy c where's your name tag number 15 don't
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we still need to change the newspaper layout a down the hall on your right B.
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No, it's already been changed.
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C. A new computer program.
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Number 16.
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What's the total cost of the repair work?
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A. It's free because of the warranty.
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B. I have some boxes you can use.
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C. In a couple of hours.
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Number 17.
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Where can I get a new filing cabinet?
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A. All of the cabins have been rented.
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B. I'll put the tiles in the corner.
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C. All furniture requests must be approved first.
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Number 18.
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How do I reset my password?
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A. By the end of the month.
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B. You should call the help desk.
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C. Thanks for setting the table.
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Number 19.
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Could you check to see if that monitor is plugged in?
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A. I didn't send them yet.
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B. A longer power cord.
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C. Do you want me to check them all number 20 is
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the new inventory process more efficient a it only took me
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an hour b yes she's new here c i'll have the fish Number 21.
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Would you like some ice cream or cake for dessert?
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A. Because I'm hungry.
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B. Yes, I liked it.
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C. I'm trying to avoid sugar.
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Number 22.
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Who's doing the product demonstration this afternoon?
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A. That bus station is closed.
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Sorry.
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B. I'm leaving for New York at lunchtime.
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C. Let me show you a few more.
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Number 23.
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Your presentation's being reviewed at today's manager's meeting.
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A. I didn't have much time to complete it.
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B. Next slide, please.
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C. That movie had great reviews.
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Number 24.
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Don't you carry these shoes in red?
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A. I'll lift from this end.
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B. There's a new shipment coming tomorrow.
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C. I have time to read it now.
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Number 25.
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Would you like to have lunch with the clients?
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A. About a three-hour flight.
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B. The first stage of the project.
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C. Sure, we can go to the café downstairs.
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Number 26.
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How about hiring an event planner to organize the holiday party?
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A. I think it's on the lower shelf.
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B. Sure, I'd love to attend.
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C. There's not much money in the budget.
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Number 27.
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Isn't that carmaker planning to start exporting electric cars?
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A. Yes, I've heard that's the plan.
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B. A ticket to next year's car show.
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C. Congratulations on your promotion.
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Number 28 David trained the interns to use the company database, didn't he?
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A. Actually, it was Hillary.
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B. An internal audit.
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C. He's good company.
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Number 29.
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Who's responsible for researching the housing market in India?
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A. The senior director is heading up that team.
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B. Every morning at 10 o'clock.
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C. Yes, it's on Main Street.
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Number 30.
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Have you arranged a ride to take us to the convention center, or should I?
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A. Unfortunately, there isn't an extra bag.
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B. I don't have the phone number for the taxi service.
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C. We've accepted credit cards before.
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Number 31.
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These purchases should have been entered on your expense report.
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A. No thanks.
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I don't need anything from the store.
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B. The entrance is on 31st Street.
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C. I thought I had until Friday to do that.
なぜこの動画でスピーキングを練習するのか？
この動画には、TOEICリスニングテストの問題が含まれており、実際のビジネスシーンに基づいた会話が展開されています。これにより、英語を使ったコミュニケーション能力を向上させる絶好の機会を提供します。特に「shadow speech」という技法を使って、声を模倣することは、発音やイントネーションを自然に習得するために非常に効果的です。
また、この動画を使って「英語シャドーイング」を練習することで、リスニング能力だけでなく、スピーキング能力も同時に強化できます。ビジネスの場面で使用されるフレーズや表現を学ぶことができるため、実際の会話でも自信を持つことができるようになります。
文法と表現の文脈
動画内で使用されているいくつかの重要な構造を分析しましょう。
- Because... - 理由を説明する際によく使われます。「Why was this afternoon's meeting cancelled? - Because the manager is out of the office.」という例から、明確に理由を伝える重要性が分かります。
- Do you...? - 質問の形式で、相手の意見や状況を尋ねるときによく用いられます。「Do you have the images from the graphics department?」は、特定の情報を求めるための一般的な手法です。
- Would you like to...? - 丁寧に依頼する際の表現で、ビジネスシーンでも非常に重要です。「Would you like to sign up for the company retreat?」は、相手に選択肢を与えながら誘導する優れた方法です。
一般的な発音の落とし穴
この動画では、いくつかの難しい発音やアクセントが見受けられますので、注意が必要です。
- revise - この単語は音をつなげる際に注意が必要です。「the schedule is being revised」と言った場合、発音が滑らかになると自然なフローを持ちます。
- membership - 「I can buy a monthly gym membership, right?」のように、母音が連続する部分で特に混乱しやすいです。
- itinerary - この単語は「it-in-er-ary」と、細かく発音することが重要です。特にクラリティを意識しましょう。
このような動画を活用して「YouTubeで英語学習」を行うことで、リスニングとスピーキングの両方を同時に向上させることができます。リズムやイントネーションを学びながら、会話力を鍛えていきましょう。次回は「shadowspeak」技法を取り入れて、さらに深く練習してみてください。
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。