シャドーイング練習: unknown - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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This audio program has been produced by YBM.
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All rights reserved.
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Listening Test In the listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English.
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The entire listening test will last approximately 45 minutes.
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There are four parts, and directions are given for each part.
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You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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Do not write your answers in your test book.
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Part 1.
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Directions For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book.
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When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
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Then, find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer.
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The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Look at the example item below.
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Now, listen to the four statements.
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A. They're moving some furniture.
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B. They're entering a meeting room.
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C. They're sitting at a table.
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D. They're cleaning the carpet.
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Statement C, they're sitting at a table, is the best description of the picture,
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so you should select answer C and mark it on your answer sheet.
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Now, part one will begin.
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Number one.
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Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. She's closing a door.
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B. She's washing some plates.
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C. She's preparing some food D.
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She's sweeping a floor Number 2 Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book A.
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They're taking off their jackets B.
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They're walking outside C.
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They're going into a building D.
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They're packing some luggage.
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Go on to the next page.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. They're shaking hands across a counter.
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B. They're putting stamps on envelopes.
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C. A man is organizing documents in a folder D.
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A woman is writing on a piece of paper
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Number 4 Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book A.
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Some ladders have been set up in a workspace B.
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Some chairs have been lined up against a wall C.
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Some plants have been placed on the ground.
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D. Some cabinet drawers have been left open.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. A man is loading some bricks onto a cart.
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B. A man is cutting the grass alongside a road.
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C. A man is driving a truck into a parking garage D.
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A man is using a shovel to move some dirt
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Number 6 Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book A.
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A bridge crosses over a waterway B.
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A dock is crowded with tourists C.
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Some boats are sailing in the ocean.
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D. Some ropes are piled on top of a box.
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Go on to the next page.
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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 seven.
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Number seven.
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Will you be paying with cash?
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A. It is recyclable.
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B. They paid attention.
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C. No, with a credit card.
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Number 8.
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Why didn't Karen apply for the position?
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A. She isn't qualified.
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B. In the supply drawer.
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C. Sometime last week.
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number nine is the health care lecture today
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or tomorrow a on the corner of fifth
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and state streets b i'll finish it by the end of the day c it's today in 15 minutes
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Number 10 Which Trang Con needs to be inspected?
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A. Tickets are $20 B.
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The one right behind the engine C.
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I don't think so Number 11 Have you found a good doctor yet?
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A. Here, take my pencil.
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B. That's what I think, too.
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C. Yes, I saw her last week.
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Number 12.
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When are we leaving for the airport?
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A. I believe so.
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B. As soon as the bus arrives.
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C. I did read the report.
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Number 13 Who's taking the shipment up to the tenants in 3D?
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A. It starts at 3 .30 B.
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Sure, that's fine with me C.
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I'll ask Daniel to do it Number 14 How can we advertise to different age groups?
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A. Yes, they are.
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B. By using social media.
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C. No, you have to drive there.
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Number 15.
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I want to send this package to Texas.
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A. When does it have to arrive?
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B. Here's the lunch menu.
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C. At the beginning.
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Number 16 Where did you put the instruction manual?
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A. During our annual fundraiser.
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B. I left it on your desk.
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C. He didn't introduce me.
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Number 17 I hope Mr. Joe likes our updates to the office design.
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A. A new receptionist.
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B. How many signs?
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C. He already approved them.
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Number 18.
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When are we going to hear from the architect?
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A. That sounds great.
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B. Probably this afternoon.
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C. An office building on Vine Street.
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Number 19 Could you remind me to call the cleaning service tomorrow?
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A. Next to the front office B.
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Sorry, I'll be on vacation C.
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A broken window Number 20 Who received the promotion to department director?
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A. It hasn't been announced.
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B. Right, a large account.
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C. Okay, I'll think about it.
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Number 21.
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Are there enough presentation packets, or should I get some more?
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A. We need five more.
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B. I think that's your jacket.
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c 20 off
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number 22 how do i volunteer to help with the company picnic a i'd like a lemonade please
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b they played a great game c Megumi is organising that.
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Helen's training the new interns, isn't she?
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No, she works at the branch office now.
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We can take the later train.
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Number 24 Is the maintenance staff going to polish the floors next week?
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A. They do it once a month.
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B. I decided not to go after all.
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C. No, it's not on Main Street.
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Number 25 Where should I park the delivery truck?
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A. Do you know where the loading dock is?
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B. I'd love to go to the park.
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C. Yes, we do deliver on Sundays.
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Number 26.
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Would you like me to call you a taxi?
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A. About 7 kilometers.
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B. My car's right around the corner.
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C. Thank you for your visit.
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Number 27.
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Didn't Insook leave the store at 5 yesterday?
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A. In the storage room.
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B. I need to go shopping today.
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C. No, she stayed late to help a customer.
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number 28 you've placed your food order already haven't you a
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table for 10 please B I'm still waiting for a menu C the office supplies haven't arrived
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number 29 what section of the speech do you want to start working on A.
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The awards ceremony isn't until the 8th.
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B. She's changing jobs.
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C. This microphone doesn't work.
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Number 30.
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Should we use the extra money on computers or on chairs?
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A. Please, have a seat over there.
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B. On the lower right corner of the screen.
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C. We've had the same computers for five years Number 31 Miss Sato can't go to the board meeting today A.
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Oh, then I'll take the notes B.
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Actually, I'm a vegetarian C.
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Conference room B C.
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Conference room B

この動画が優れたスピーキング教材になる理由

この動画は、日常的な場面を描いた簡潔な英文が多く含まれており、英語シャドーイングの練習に最適です。特に、「They're sitting at a table.」のような現在進行形の文は、発音のリズムやイントネーションを覚えるのに役立ちます。また、IELTS スピーキング対策にも欠かせない、実際の会話で使われる自然な表現が満載で、聞き取りと同時に話す力を養うことができます。

自然な英文の秘密を解き明かす

いくつかの文を取り上げてみましょう。まず、「She's preparing some food.」は、動詞の-ing形が自然に発音されており、「preparing」の「r」が軽くなっている点がポイントです。次に、「They're shaking hands across a counter.」は、「shaking hands」というフレーズがスムーズに繋がっており、単語間のつながりが自然です。さらに、「Some chairs have been lined up against a wall.」は、受動態の使い方が分かりやすく、「lined up」の発音が明確です。これらの文は、英語の発音を良くするためのモデルとして最適です。

効果的な練習ルーティン

「shadowspeak」や「shadow speak」と呼ばれるシャドーイングの方法を使って練習しましょう。まず、動画を1文ずつ再生し、すぐにその後に続いて発音します。このとき、リズムやイントネーションを真似ることが重要です。録音機能を使って自分の声を録り、ネイティブの発音と比較して違いを見つけましょう。1日10分、このルーティンを続けると、IELTS スピーキング対策にもなり、自然な英語を話すことができるようになります。

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。

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