Shadowing Practice: Cambridge12, Listening Test 1, Section 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections.
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At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to Section 1.
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Section 1.
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You will hear a man inquiring in a tourist's centre about activities suitable for families.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Hi, can I help you?
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I'd like to find out if you have any excursions suitable for families.
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Sure.
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How about taking your family for a cruise?
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We have a steamship that takes passengers out several times a day.
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It's over a hundred years old.
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The cruise takes place on a steamship.
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So steamship has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.
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Hi, can I help you?
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I'd like to find out if you have any excursions suitable for families.
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Sure.
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How about taking your family for a cruise?
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We have a steamship that takes passengers out several times a day.
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It's over a hundred years old.
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That sounds interesting.
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How long is the trip?
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About an hour and a half.
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And don't forget to take pictures of the mountains.
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They're all around you when you're on the boat and they look fantastic.
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OK.
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And I assume there's a cafe or something on board?
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Sure.
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How old are your children?
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My daughter's 15 and my son's 7.
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Right.
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Well, there are various things you can do once you've crossed the lake to make a day of it.
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One thing that's very popular is a visit to the country farm.
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You'll met off the boat by the farmer and he'll take you to the holding pens where the sheep are kept.
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Children love feeding them.
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My son would love that.
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He really likes animals.
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Well, there's also a 40-minute trek round the farm on a horse if he wants.
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Do you think he'd manage it?
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He hasn't done that before.
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Sure.
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It's suitable for complete beginners.
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Good.
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And again, visitors are welcome to explore the farm on their own, as long as they take care to close gates and so on.
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There are some very beautiful gardens along the side of the lake which also belong to the farm.
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They'll be just at their best now.
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You could easily spend an hour or two there.
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Okay, well, that all sounds good.
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And can we get lunch there?
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You can, and it's very good, though it's not included in the basic cost.
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You pay when you get there.
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Right.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
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So, is there anything else to do over on that side of the lake?
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Well, what you can do is take a bike over on the ship and then go on a cycling trip.
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There's a trail there called the Back Road.
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You could easily spend three or four hours exploring it, and the scenery's wonderful.
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They'll give you a map when you get your ticket for the cruise.
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There's no extra charge.
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What's the trail like in terms of difficulty?
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Quite challenging in places.
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It wouldn't be suitable for your seven-year-old.
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It needs someone who's got a bit more experience.
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Hmm.
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Well, my daughter loves cycling, and so do I, so maybe the two of us could go, and my wife and son could stay on the farm.
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That might work out quite well.
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But we don't have bikes here.
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Is there somewhere we could rent them?
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Yes.
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There's a place here in the city it's called ratchesons
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i'll just make a note of
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that how do you spell it r-a-t-c-h-e-s-o-n-s it's just by the
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cruise ship terminal okay you'd also need to pick up a
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repair kit for the bike from there to take along with you
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and you'd need to take along a snack
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and some water it'd be best to get those in the city fine
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that shouldn't be a problem and i assume i can rent a helmet from the bike place
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sure you should definitely get that it's a great ride
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but you want to be well prepared
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because it's very remote you won't see any shops around there
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or anywhere to stay so you need to get back in time for the last boat yeah
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so what sort of prices are we looking at here let's see that'd be one One adult
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and one child for the cruise with Farm Tour.
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That's $117.
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And an adult and a child for the cruise only, so that's $214 altogether.
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Oh, wait a minute.
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How old did you say your daughter was?
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Fifteen.
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Then I'm afraid it's $267, because she has to pay the adult fare, which is $75, instead of the child fare, which is $22.
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Sorry about that.
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That's okay.
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So how do we find out?
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Context & Background

The provided recording is part of a listening test designed to help English learners evaluate their comprehension skills in real-life scenarios. In this section, a conversation takes place in a tourist center where a man inquires about family-friendly activities. This typical interaction not only offers insights into travel-related vocabulary but also highlights the structure of polite inquiries and responses in everyday situations. By listening to authentic dialogues, learners can familiarize themselves with natural speech patterns while preparing for similar real-life conversations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Can I help you?” - A common phrase used to offer assistance.
  • “I’d like to find out if…” - A polite way to ask for information.
  • “How about taking your family for…” - A suggestion that encourages engagement.
  • “Is there a cafe or something on board?” - A way to inquire about amenities.
  • “It's suitable for complete beginners.” - Indicates accessibility for learners or newcomers.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

This section will guide you through using a shadowing method to master the content of the listening test. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear in real-time to improve both your listening and speaking skills. Here's how to effectively shadow the dialogue from the video:

  1. Listen Actively: Before you begin shadowing, listen to the recording carefully a few times to grasp the context and main ideas discussed.
  2. Focus on Vocabulary: Identify key phrases and vocabulary relevant to family activities and tourism. Write them down, as this will aid retention.
  3. Practice Shadow Speech: Play the recording and speak along with the speaker. Try to match the tone, speed, and rhythm of the dialogue. This is crucial for improving your fluency.
  4. Use a Shadowspeaks Approach: After shadowing the first few times, pause the recording. Attempt to recite the conversation from memory. This will help reinforce what you've learned and boost your confidence.
  5. Record Yourself: Utilize a shadowing app or voice recording tool to capture your attempts. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress in your English speaking practice.

By regularly engaging with resources such as this video, you can enhance your listening comprehension and speaking abilities. Combining shadow speech techniques with authentic materials will significantly aid your journey to learn English with YouTube and communicate more effectively in English.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetwill be played · will be given · has been done
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telthas been done · has been written · you've crossed
Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee isshould answer · shouldn't be · should definitely get
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdlove feeding · loves cycling

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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