Shadowing Practice: IELTS Cambridge 20 – Test 1: Listening Part 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Kies een oefenmodus
Elke modus opent een volledig scherm oefenruimte.
82 zinnen
Als zinnen te kort of te lang zijn, klik op Bewerken om ze aan te passen.
1
Part 3.
2
You will hear two sociology students called Tamara and Dev discussing their research for a presentation on loneliness.
3
First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.
4
Now listen carefully, and answer questions 21 to 26.
5
Shall we go through the notes we've made from our research into loneliness now, Dev?
6
Okay, Samara.
7
It's been a real eye -opener.
8
I had no idea that loneliness has been increasing steadily for the last twenty years.
9
I know.
10
And it's the same all over the world.
11
The downside of a modern lifestyle, I guess.
12
Did you come to any conclusions about what the reasons for the increase are?
13
Well, I'd assumed it was mainly an issue for the elderly.
14
But in fact it's something which affects young people just as much.
15
Hmm, so nothing really to do with longer life spans.
16
Erm, what about social media?
17
In my case, far from making me feel isolated, it actually does the opposite.
18
'It definitely does more good than harm.' I'd say loneliness has a lot to do with the way cities are designed,
19
People living in high -rise flats with not much opportunity to speak to their neighbours.
20
I think you're right.
21
Another possible reason is that people are having fewer children and don't live in large extended family groups.
22
But in this country anyway, that all changed decades ago.
23
And yet loneliness is a more recent problem.
24
I suppose so.
25
A more plausible explanation is that people are having to move around for work
26
and often end up living miles away from their family and friends.
27
That's true.
28
Looking at the studies on health risks and loneliness, There are claims that loneliness has as much impact as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
29
Or similar to the risks caused by obesity.
30
But I'm not sure there's enough evidence for some of these claims.
31
Well, what about that one in Finland, which showed that loneliness increased the risk of cancer by about 10 %?
32
And those findings have been supported by other studies too.
33
You're right about that, Juan.
34
I was actually thinking of the studies on dementia.
35
Some found no association between loneliness and dementia, and others found the opposite.
36
Not exactly reliable then.
37
There's been a lot of research on cardiovascular disease.
38
And whether loneliness contributes to that?
39
Yes, I read that it was hard to reach a judgement, as the definition of loneliness varied quite a lot.
40
and the responses from participants were too subjective.
41
But there's no doubt that loneliness contributes to a weakened immune system.
42
Unquestionably.
43
The data on that is sound.
44
What did you think about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
45
Well, I thought the idea that loneliness evolved because it motivated people to be with other people quite convincing.
46
Survival often depended on group cooperation.
47
But I don't think there's enough evidence to claim
48
that there must be a group of neurons in our brains
49
which influence social behaviour by making us feel bad when we're alone.
50
There are a few studies which support the theory, but not conclusively enough.
51
More evidence is needed.
52
And anyway, this theory is not really useful when it comes to solving the problem of loneliness today.
53
Trey.
54
Before you hear the rest of the discussion, You have some time to look at questions 27 to 30.
55
Now listen and answer questions 27 to 30.
56
Should we look at the relationship between loneliness and mental health now?
57
Okay.
58
So, loneliness and depression are clearly related and that's been recognised by various governments around the world.
59
But unlike depression, loneliness has no recognised clinical form.
60
There's no available diagnosis or effective treatments and that's not likely to change.
61
I don't think so either.
62
I was thinking we should start our presentation with an example from our own experience.
63
I'd like to talk about how lonely I was when I started university, being away from home for the first time and all that.
64
Good idea.
65
Everyone will be able to relate to that.
66
Although a lot of students were probably too embarrassed to admit to it.
67
Yeah.
68
We could discuss ways of dealing with loneliness as well, like just talking to strangers.
69
Loads of studies have shown that interactions with shop assistants and bar staff make people feel more optimistic and relaxed.
70
I don't know about that, but it must make people feel more connected with their community.
71
True.
72
Although you need to be a certain kind of person to be able to just strike up a conversation.
73
Good point.
74
We should say something about solitude and how being alone and being lonely aren't the same thing.
75
It's strange the way some people can't stand being by themselves while others love it.
76
Yeah, the research shows a certain amount of solitude is beneficial for wellbeing, which I appreciate.
77
But being alone isn't something I actually like.
78
I'd never choose to go on holiday alone, for example.
79
Me neither.
80
Well, let's not...
81
That is the end of part three.
82
You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part 3.
App downloaden
Alles wat je nodig hebt om vloeiend te spreken
AI UitspraakScoor elke zin
IPA OefeningBeheers elk geluid
WoordenschatBouw je woordenschat op
WoordenspelLeren terwijl je speelt
Zelfde Kanaal
FOR YOU
Aanbevolen Video
B21
80 zinnen
Cambridge IELTS 20 PART 3 TEST 1– #listeningielts20part3 #ielts20 #voduyquynh
IELTS PrepCambridge Exam PrepUniversity Students
C1111
30 zinnen
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Health, Fast Food and Exercise
American AccentBritish AccentIELTS PrepUniversity Students
C12
65 zinnen
Vol 3 - test 4 - section 4
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B25
59 zinnen
Speaking P3 audio 1
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepDaily Conversation
B22
79 zinnen
IELTS Listening Section-3(Paper on Public Libraries) with answers
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B2167
30 zinnen
IELTS Listening Part 3: A Survey on Student Sleep
American AccentBritish AccentIELTS PrepUniversity Students
B213
303 zinnen
IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 2026 WITH ANSWERS | 03.09.2026
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B212
217 zinnen
Transport survey listening audioscript | #ielts #canada #listening #australia #trending #uk
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepTOEIC Prep
B21
86 zinnen
What is the topic of the research?: IELTS LISTENING Vol 5 Test 8 Section 3
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B23
48 zinnen
Vol 3 - test 10 - section 4
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
C11
53 zinnen
Listening part four (The impact of digital technology on the Icelandic language)
IELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
C14
347 zinnen
IELTS Listening Part 3 Only Podcast January | Luyện nghe tiếng Anh thụ động | Full Test & ASMR #ib8
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau C1 is gebaseerd op de video “IELTS Cambridge 20 – Test 1: Listening Part 3”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: loneliness, studies, questions, alone, theory. Deze video bevat 82 zinnen en 836 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:28. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 112 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 83% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| loneliness zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈloʊnlinəs/ | eenzaamheid |
| solitude zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ | eenzaamheid |
| dementia zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ | dementie |
| conclusively bijwoord | afdoend, beslissend | |
| neuron zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ | neuron, zenuwcel |
| weaken werkwoord | /ˈwikən/ | verzwakken |
| downside zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ | nadeel, keerzijde |
| motivate werkwoord | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiveren |
| isolate werkwoord | /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ | isoleren |
| plausible bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ | plausibel, aannemelijk |
| neighbour zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈneɪbɚ/ | buur, buurman |
| sociology zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌsoʊsiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ | sociologie |
| participant zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ | deelnemer, participant |
| subjective bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ | subjectief |
| evolve werkwoord | /ɪˈvɑlv/ | ontwikkelen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| end up werkwoord | belanden, terechtkomen |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What did you think about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
- Should we look at the relationship between loneliness and mental health now?
- I don't think so either.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | we've made · It's been · have been supported |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | are designed · have been supported · is needed |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 16 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'd, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/, evolutionary /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/, beneficial /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: unquestionably /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/, cardiovascular /ˌkɑːdi.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/, sociology /ˌsoʊsiˈɑləd͡ʒi/, participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/, obesity /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/, downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/, subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/, evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: cardiovascular /ˌkɑːdi.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/, embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/, span /spæn/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: unquestionably /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/, weaken /ˈwikən/
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 loneliness, solitude, dementia.
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.