Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 LC TEST 9 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. A man is placing books into a shelving unit.
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B. A man is hanging up some flyers.
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C. A man is picking up tools from the floor.
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D. A man is bending over some wires.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. A picnic area is covered by a roof B.
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A bin is filled with flowers C.
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A picnic area is shaded by trees D.
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A road leads to a picnic area
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Number 3 Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book A.
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She's dusting a counter B.
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She's loading paper into a copy machine C.
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She's distributing some envelopes D.
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She's opening some cabinet doors
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Number 4 Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book A.
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Some people are waiting in line to order B.
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A menu board has been hung on a wall C.
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A server is placing some food on a tray D.
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A server is taking an order from a customer
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Number 5 Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book A.
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One of the men is stacking vegetables in a basket B.
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One of the men is selling merchandise in front of a tent C.
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One of the men is riding a motorcycle down a street D.
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One of the men is walking into a store
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Number 6 Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book A.
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The woman is standing in front of a painting B.
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The woman is carrying a painting through a doorway C.
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One of the paintings is displayed in a round frame.
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D. Some paintings are leaning against a wooden bench.
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Number 7.
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Would you like me to check the price on that item?
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A. A couple of bowls.
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B. I hadn't noticed.
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C. Yes, thank you.
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Number 8 Shouldn't we have submitted the expense report by now?
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A No, the deadline is tomorrow B Yes,
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it is very expensive C Did you check the batteries?
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Number 9 How can we resolve the problem with our client?
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A Please change the ink cartridge B By hiring a consulting firm.
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His office is on the third floor.
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Was the restaurant really expensive?
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I can pick up some today.
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Yes, it was a lot.
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Okay, I'll close the door.
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Number 11.
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When will the dishwasher prototype be ready?
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A. On Treetown Avenue.
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B. Next Tuesday.
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C. Okay, thanks for the update.
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Number 12.
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Let's cancel our appointment.
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A. The Shipping and Receiving Department.
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B. My dentist has an office downtown.
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C. Sure, I'll do that now.
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number 13 it's okay if we don't check these receipts until later a good
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because I'm busy at the moment B I haven't seen
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that show either see about $200 number 14 where can I find the shipping address?
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A. He doesn't mind.
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B. It's on my business card.
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C. No, I'm fine.
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Number 15.
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Which bus stop is closest to the apartment building?
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A. No, I don't have any coins.
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B. The one on 8th Street.
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C. An extra bag for groceries.
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Who's the main performer at the music festival next weekend?
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A. The famous singer Bradley Patel.
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B. Some seats near the stage.
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C. The corner of Main Street and First Avenue.
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Number 17.
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When are we meeting again?
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A. Tomorrow after lunch.
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B. It was about two hours long.
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C. I prefer to use local suppliers.
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Number 18.
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That project's been approved, right?
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A. Dinner is at 8.
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B. We're waiting for the final cost estimate.
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C. There's a store nearby.
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Did you put the brochures in the lobby?
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A. The conference center is on Walnut Avenue.
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B. Do you have a reservation?
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C. Yes, I left them at the front desk.
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How soon will we be able to replace the furniture in the waiting room?
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A. We'll do that at the end of the summer.
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B. Agreed.
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That painting looks good in this room.
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C. Put all the old files upstairs.
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Number 21.
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Who is the keynote speaker on Friday?
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A. The keys are on my desk.
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B. Yes, she gave a nice speech.
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C. Here's the schedule.
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22. When should we order the gift baskets?
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A. No, just me this time.
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B. From the florist, down the street.
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C. Let's discuss that at our next meeting.
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23. Why was the seminar agenda changed?
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A. Try rebooting the computer.
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B. Because an additional speaker was added.
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C. That's a good idea.
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Number 24.
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Are you taking the bus or a taxi to the client's office?
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A. To pick up some coffee.
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B. I brought my car today.
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C. They weren't too expensive.
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Could you help me set up these chairs for the picnic?
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A. She moved to Singapore last year.
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B. The furniture store on Maple Street.
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C. I'm about to go pick up the cake.
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Number 26.
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Who'll be selected to work on the prototype?
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A. No, it's not too heavy.
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B. Jacob's team has done some good work.
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C. I already have some.
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Ms. Lambert is responsible for the payroll.
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A. On the second floor.
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B. Yes, she's done it for years.
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C. No, it shouldn't be too difficult.
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Number 28.
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Can't we extend the advertising campaign?
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A. We're already over budget.
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B. Yes, it's a new printer.
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C. A retirement bonus.
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Number 29.
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Please close the door so that the presentation can start.
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A. The car keys are on my desk.
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B. Our filing cabinets are full.
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C. We're waiting for a few more people.
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30. How often have our packages been damaged during delivery?
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A. We need to find a new shipping partner.
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B. Several customers are waiting to have their cars serviced.
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C. No, we don't need to eat.
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31. They're bringing a piano into the cafe, aren't they?
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A. There's not enough space.
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B. The food is fantastic.
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C. Turn left at the light.
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Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.
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Hello.
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I'm calling because I'll be staying in the city next week for work, and I'd like to purchase a temporary gym membership. Of course.
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Our standard day pass is $20.
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We also offer rentals on athletic equipment, like exercise mats and tennis rackets if you're interested.
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I'll just purchase the pass for now, thanks.
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Great.
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First, I'll need to set you up in our system.
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Can I have your name and email address?
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Number 32.
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What is the purpose of the man's call?
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Number 33.
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According to the woman, what additional service does the business offer?
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Number 34.
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What does the woman ask the man to provide?
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Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation.
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Welcome to Reynolds Ice Cream Factory.
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I'm so glad that you'll be joining our quality assurance team.
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Thanks.
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I'm excited to work with the rest of the group.
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Great.
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I saw on your resume that you previously did quality control at a simmer factory.
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Yes.
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I learned a lot about food manufacturing regulations there.
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Then you'll already be familiar with the testing we do.
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We test at the beginning of each shift to make sure all the equipment has been cleaned and sanitized.
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Number 35.
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Who most likely is the man?
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Number 36.
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What does the man say he learned from another factory?
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Number 37.
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What is done at the start of each shift?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
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So, Jin, do you have a minute?
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I've got an assignment for you.
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Sure.
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What is it?
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The Human Resources Department is concerned that employees aren't reading their weekly staff newsletter.
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They asked if one of our graphic designers could redesign the newsletter to make it more attractive.
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All right.
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I'll start working on it after I finish with the website update.
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I'll ask Hiroki to take care of that, so you're free to work on the newsletter.
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Number 38.
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According to the man, what is the Human Resources Department concerned about?
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Number 39.
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Which department does the woman most likely work in?
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Number 40.
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What does the man say he will do?
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Did you hear that Ms. Hamdi is retiring?
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There's going to be an opening for an accounts payable manager.
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I think you'd be a perfect fit for the job, Amanda.
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I agree.
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When anyone in accounting has a question, you're the one they go to.
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Thanks.
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The only thing I worry about is that I've never managed a team before.
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That's not a problem.
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The company provides an intensive training program for new managers.
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You learn how to motivate employees, how to handle budgets, all that stuff.
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I appreciate your encouragement.
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I'll talk to Ms. Hamdi to learn more about what she does.
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Number 41.
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What are the speakers mainly discussing?
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Number 42.
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What is the woman concerned about?
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Number 43.
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What does the woman say she will do?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, Rodrigo.
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Would you like to join me and the team for lunch?
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We're going to Cafe Milano.
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We've all been working hard to finish this advertising campaign for our client.
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Sure.
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I can drive if you'd like.
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The cafe is just down the street.
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Oh, they must have opened a second location.
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I only know about the one across town.
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Yes, this one just opened.
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Would you like to see the menu?
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I have a copy in my office.
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Number 44.
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What have the speakers been working on?
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number 45 why does the woman say the cafe is just down the street
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number 46 what does the woman offer to show the man
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed for Textiles Quarterly about your company's recycling process.
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Our readers will be intrigued.
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Simply put, we shred discarded fabric, turn it into a watery mixture called slurry, and then dry it and press it into new sheets of fabric.
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That fabric is then available to create new products.
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Reducing unnecessary waste is our goal.
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It sounds like a great way to use leftover materials.
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Unfortunately, our facility is currently able to process only cotton waste.
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But in the next few years, we should be able to recycle more types of textiles here.
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It's my hope that it could eventually become as common as recycling aluminum is now.
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Number 47.
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Who most likely is the man?
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Number 48.
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What does the woman say her company's goal is?
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Number 49.
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What does the woman hope will happen?
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Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
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Well, I think we've found the right person for the job.
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Sergei has a confident presence when speaking with reporters, and he knows the travel industry well.
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He'll be a great spokesperson for our airline.
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I liked the media clips he shared with us.
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He speaks clearly and naturally.
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However, he also does some consulting as an extra source of income.
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Will he be available whenever we need him?
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You bring up a good point.
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We should call him about that.
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Well, we have his final interview scheduled for tomorrow.
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Let's wait until then.
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Number 50.
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Which department are the speakers most likely hiring for?
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Number 51.
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Why is the woman unsure about a candidate?
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Number 52.
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What does the woman suggest doing?
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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Good morning, Mr. Murray.
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I'm here to help you start planning the opening of your newest art gallery.
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Great.
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As you know, this will be our third location.
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So I think I might like to try a different kind of approach this time.
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I understand.
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I have many options for you to consider.
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Glad to hear it.
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Let me grab the catering menu and the book of flower selections from my van.
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It's parked just outside.
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Number 53.
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What is the conversation mainly about?
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Number 54.
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Why does the woman say, I have many options for you to consider.
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Number 55.
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What will the woman do next?
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.
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Thanks for joining my podcast, Bianca.
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I'm enjoying your unique cookbook, which takes traditional dishes from around the world and adds unusual ingredients, which gives them a contemporary flair.
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What's your inspiration?
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Well, after finishing university, I was looking for a way to combine my knowledge of history that I learned there with cooking,
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so I decided to attend culinary school.
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I also noticed that you provide the recipes in a variety of other languages.
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That's a nice touch that many readers will appreciate.
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Is it based on where the dish originated?
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Number 56.
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What is unique about the woman's cookbook recipe?
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Number 57.
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What did the woman most likely study at university?
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Number 58.
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According to the man, what will some of the readers appreciate about the recipes?
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Hi, Jisoo and Alberto.
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Are you planning on attending the pharmaceutical conference next month?
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I think it'll be a great opportunity for us to learn from and network with other industry professionals.
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Yes, we're going.
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In fact, Alberto and I will be leading a roundtable discussion on sustainable health care.
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That's fantastic.
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When is it?
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I can't remember the time.
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Alberto, do you have the schedule?
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Yes.
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I actually just downloaded the conference's app.
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It should be listed there.
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Let's see.
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It looks like it's on Thursday at 4.
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Great.
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I'll download the app now and sign up.
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Number 59.
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Which industry do the speakers work in?
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Number 60.
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What will the men be doing?
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Number 61.
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What will the woman most likely do next?
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Our water park will be reopening for the summer season soon, and we're looking for ways to increase park attendance.
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This has been an ongoing problem.
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I agree.
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It's mainly weekdays that have poor attendance.
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So, I've come up with a plan with special offers on those days.
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What do you think?
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It's good.
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I like the free parking.
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In fact, I think we should offer it on another day, too.
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How about we replace the free arcade tickets with another day of free parking?
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Sure.
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But first, I'm going to talk to the maintenance staff
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and make sure the repairs to the overflow parking area are done before customers start arriving.
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Number 62.
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What problem does the woman mention?
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Number 63.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which day does the woman want to change the special offer for?
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Number 64.
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What does the man say he wants to confirm?
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and store merchandise display.
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I can't find this shirt in my size.
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Do you have any more in a size small?
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The exhibit of Narumi Azuma's drawings is very popular.
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The gift shop has sold out of a lot of the merchandise.
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Do you want me to see if the display shirt is a small?
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Sure.
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That print is one of my favorites.
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You're in luck.
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It's a small.
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I'll ring it up for you.
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Are you a museum member?
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No, I'm not.
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You might consider becoming one.
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Members get a 10 % discount at the gift shop.
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Number 65.
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Where most likely is the gift shop?
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Number 66.
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Look at the graphic.
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How much will the woman pay for an item?
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Number 67.
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What does the man suggest doing?
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and landscape plan.
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Hi, I'm interested in installing a new fence on my property.
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You called the right place.
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What type of fence are you looking for?
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Something sturdy to put around the garden to keep animals from eating the vegetables.
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Okay.
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A mesh fence might work well for you.
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In fact, right now we have a promotion on fences.
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If you pay half the cost in advance, you'll get 20 % off the price.
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Sounds great.
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Can you give me a cost estimate?
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Not until I take measurements.
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I can do that on Saturday if you're available.
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Number 68.
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Look at the graphic.
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Where does the woman want to install a fence?
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Number 69.
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How can the woman receive a discount?
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Number 70.
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Why will the man visit the property on Saturday?
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following tour information.
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Welcome aboard Sunshine Cruises.
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On today's tour, you'll have the opportunity to see several of the city's most famous buildings directly from the Camille River.
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Our route along the river provides a great view of the architecture,
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and we also have a professional photographer on board the boat who is available to take your picture for a small fee.
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Okay, it's time for us to get going.
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Please take your seats for departure.
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Number 71 Number 1.
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What is the focus of the tour?
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Number 72.
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What does the speaker say is available on board the boat?
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Number 73.
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What will the listeners most likely do next?
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Question 74 through 76 refer to the following announcement.
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Attention customers of George's Grocery.
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We are pleased to share the launch of our Shoppers Rewards program and want you to be a part of it.
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This new program offers all members exclusive perks like personalized coupons and special discounts.
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Signing up is easy and can be done right at the register when you check out.
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Just present your driver's license or other identification and you'll be given a membership card.
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Also, don't forget that we will be closed tomorrow in honor of the national holiday.
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Number 74.
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According to the speaker, what is the business launching?
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Number 75.
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What should the listeners be prepared to show?
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Number 76.
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Why will the business be closed tomorrow?
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Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following news report.
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This just in on News Channel 6.
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There is a traffic delay on Highway 59 with expected delays of about 15 minutes in the direction of the sports stadium.
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Apparently, a tree has fallen into the easternmost lane of the road.
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Many residents will recognize this tree.
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It's been featured in many publications about the area.
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Join me as I interview Jingdao Wei, an area photographer who has captured some of the most iconic images of this tree.
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Mr. Wei, thanks for talking with me.
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Number 77.
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What is the speaker reporting on?
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Number 78.
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What is causing a problem?
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Number 79.
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Who is Mr. Wei?
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following telephone message.
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Junko, I just read your email about the photo sharing app that our social media company is launching tomorrow.
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You know, the email about updating the language and the community guidelines for the app?
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We've already spent a lot of time reviewing the guideline document, and actually, I was just about to post it.
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Since we'll both be at the all -staff meeting at 1 o 'clock, let's stay after it finishes to touch base on upcoming projects.
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Number 80.
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Where does the speaker work?
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Number 81.
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What does the speaker imply when he says, I was just about to post it.
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Number 82.
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What does the speaker say will happen at 1 o 'clock?
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following instructions.
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Thanks again for taking on this project.
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You'll be authoring a comprehensive handbook
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that describes all the standard operating procedures to be used by our flight crew and airport staff.
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The goal is to have a master document from which we can pull out different sections as needed.
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On your screens, you'll see a list of who will be responsible for drafting each chapter.
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All chapters will be co -written with one other author.
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Number 83.
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What is the focus of a project?
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Number 84.
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Which industry does the speaker most likely work in?
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Number 85.
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What will the listeners see on their screens?
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Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following talk.
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One final thing before we close the team leaders' meeting.
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Some educators from various countries will be visiting our company next week.
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I will be giving a brief presentation to introduce all of the educational software products we make.
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After that, I'd like some of you to give demonstrations of the software your team developed.
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I'll have a final agenda ready soon, and we'll meet with those of you who will be presenting that day to go over the details.
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We wanted to go to lunch with the visitors afterward at the restaurant next door, but it's closed for renovations.
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Luckily, a new restaurant has opened close by.
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Number 86.
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What does the speaker's company develop?
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Number 87.
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Why will the speaker meet with some of the listeners?
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Number 88.
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Why does the speaker say, A new restaurant has opened close by?
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following advertisement.
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Are you ready to launch a new career in the technology industry?
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At JobLift Enterprises, we provide hands -on training to help you learn the skills and earn the certifications that tech professionals need.
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Unlike other job training programs, our courses are tuition -free, so students leave our school debt -free and ready to pursue their careers.
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Our schools are conveniently located throughout the Grand Lakes region.
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Visit our website today to find the location closest to you.
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Number 89.
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What kind of service is being advertised?
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Number 90 According to the speaker, what is unique about the business?
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Number 91.
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Why should the listeners visit a website?
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Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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I'd like to thank you all for attending Omnicon Department Store's staff meeting.
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As you'll recall, six months ago, we made a deal with Euphora Sports Clothing to sell their merchandise exclusively in our department stores.
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The hope is that we can attract new customers to our stores by selling this brand.
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Data show that foot traffic in the department stores containing Euphora clothing is up 20 % from last year.
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Keep in mind, however, that total sales revenues are still being calculated.
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Number 92.
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Who are the listeners?
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Number 93.
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According to the speaker, what happened six months ago?
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Number 94.
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Why does the speaker say, Total sales revenues are still being calculated?
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting and table.
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Thanks for inviting me to represent the Parking Authority at this month's
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City Council meeting.
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As you know, parking in city parking garages will no longer be free on Saturdays.
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My office has updated the parking rate schedule and posted copies in all city garages.
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If you look at the screen, you'll see the new rates that went into effect this week.
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We're planning to use some of the additional revenue to cover the cost of new payment kiosks for the garages.
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I will provide a revenue report at next month's meeting.
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Number 95.
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Who most likely is the speaker?
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Number 96.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which parking rate has been changed?
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Number 97.
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What will be presented next month?
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Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following announcement and flight information.
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Attention, passengers!
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Flight AU354 will now be departing from a different gate.
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The new gate will appear on screens throughout the terminal shortly.
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Your boarding time remains as scheduled and will begin in approximately 25 minutes.
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If you do not yet have a seat assignment, please come up to the counter now so that Claudia can assist you.
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And one important reminder, all carry -on baggage must comply with our height and width restrictions.
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Size check templates are available throughout the terminal for your reference.
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Number 98.
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Look at the graphic.
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What is the destination of the affected flight?
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Number 99.
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According to the announcement, what will Claudia provide at the counter?
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Number 100.
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What does the speaker remind the listeners about?
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Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| refer werkwoord | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | verwijzen, doorverwijzen |
| listener zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | luisteraar, toehoorder |
| graphic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | grafisch |
| fence zelfstandig naamwoord | /fɛns/ | hek, omheining |
| merchandise zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/ | waar, goederen |
| picnic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | picknick |
| desk zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɛsk/ | bureau, schrijftafel |
| discount zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | korting |
| reader zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɹi.dɚ/ | lezer, lezeres |
| announcement zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ | bekendmaking, aankondiging |
| menu zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmɛn.juː/ | menu |
| garage zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ | garage, autogarage |
| newsletter zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ | nieuwsbrief |
| clothing zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | kleding, kledij |
| gate zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | poort |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| pick up werkwoord | oppakken, optillen | |
| bring up werkwoord | opvoeden | |
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken | |
| come up with werkwoord | bedenken, verzinnen | |
| get off werkwoord | van ... afgaan | |
| set up werkwoord | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | bereiden, voorbereiden |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- When are we meeting again?
- Did you put the brochures in the lobby?
- Do you have a reservation?
- When should we order the gift baskets?
- Can't we extend the advertising campaign?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Voorwaardelijke zinnen if + zin, will/would + werkwoord — een voorwaarde en het gevolg | If you look at the screen, you'll see |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | has been hung · have submitted · haven't seen |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is covered · is filled · is shaded |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 76 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'll, I'm, you'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/, width /ˈwɪtθ/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, dish /dɪʃ/, shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/, publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, package /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/, afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/, calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, package /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, gate /ˈɡeɪ̯t/, photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als refer, listener, graphic.
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.