Shadowing Practice: Speaking Part 1: Topic 1-6 Basic - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Now, I am going to ask you a few questions about yourself.
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Now, in this first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
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Topic 1.
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Studies.
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Question 1.1a.
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Are you a student or do you work now?
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Well, I'm now a student studying in a high school.
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To be honest, I haven't chosen my major yet, but I think I want to be a tour guide in the future, in the next few years.
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So I'm trying my best to make my dream come true.
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1.1b.
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Are you a student or do you work now?
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Well, I'm now a student studying in a big university.
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My major is business, maths, and I like it very much.
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So hopefully I'll work in that field in the future.
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Question 1.1c.
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Are you a student or do you work now?
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Well, I am an accountant in a big company, and I have worked for that company for about four years now.
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The salary is quite good for me, so I really love my job.
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So hopefully I can work there as long as possible.
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Question 1.2.
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Is there anything interesting about your studies?
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Is there anything that you like about your studies?
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Well, yes.
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One interesting thing about my studies is that I can learn many things about my nation.
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For example, last week I had a chance to learn about some traditions such as visiting relatives during holidays.
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I think this will help me a lot for my studies, so I love my studies very much.
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Number 1.3.
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Why did you choose that field of study?
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Well, I chose that field of study because I like traveling around the world.
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You know I can visit many places like London and New York.
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This can help expand my knowledge, so I am trying to learn this field as much as I can.
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1.4.
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Is there anything that you don't like about your studies?
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Well, the thing I don't like about my studies is that there is too much homework.
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You know, every day I have to handle a lot of assignments, so I don't have time to relax, which is not good for me.
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So hopefully there will be fewer exercises for me in the future.
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1.5.
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Do you want to change your subject at school?
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Do you want to study another subject at school?
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Have you ever thought about changing your subject, discipline, field?
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Well, I'm studying tourism, and I have a lot of chances to visit many places in the world.
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That is a very good way for me to learn new things.
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So I have no intention to change my subject, and hopefully I'll study that field as much as possible.
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Topic 2.
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Let's talk about jobs.
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Question 2.1.
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What job do you want to do in the future?
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Well, the job that I want to do in the future is a tour guide
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because I like visiting scenic spots around the world.
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That is a very good way for me to learn new things.
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That's why traveling can make me feel happy, comfortable.
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So hopefully I'll be a tour guide in the next few years.
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2.2.
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Why did, do you choose that job?
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Well, I chose that job because I like traveling around the world.
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You know, having a chance to travel to different places gives me chances to learn new languages, which makes me feel very comfortable, happy.
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So I'm trying my best to do that job as well as I can.
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So hopefully, I'll do this job as long as possible.
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Question 2.3.
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Is there anything you like about your job?
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Is there anything interesting about your job?
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One interesting thing is that the working schedule is very flexible for me.
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You know, I can go to work at about 9am, so I have a lot of time for my breakfast, which is very good for my health.
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So hopefully I can do this job as long as possible.
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Question 2.4a.
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Is there anything you don't like about your job?
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What don't you like about your job?
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One thing I don't like about my job is that the salary is too low.
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It is only about $2,000 a month, so I'm trying to do everything I can to improve my ability,
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and hopefully my income will be higher and higher in the future.
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Question 2.4b.
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Is there anything you don't like about your job?
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What don't you like about your job?
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Well, one thing I don't like about my job is that my workload is too much.
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You know, every day I have to work for about 10 hours, so I feel very tired after work.
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So hopefully my workload will be less and less in the future.
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Topic 3.
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Let's talk about your hometown.
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Question 3.1.
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Tell me a little bit about your hometown.
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Tell me something about your hometown.
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My hometown is Haifeng City, and one interesting feature is that the city has a lot of trees.
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Whenever going out, I can see lots of tall trees along the streets, and they make the air fresh, which is very good for me.
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So hopefully I can live in my hometown as long as possible.
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Question 3.2.
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What do you like about your hometown?
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Is there anything interesting about your hometown?
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Is there anything interesting that you like about your hometown?
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Well, one thing that I like, well, one interesting thing about my hometown is that there are many scenic spots.
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One example is Do-San Beach.
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It is huge and very beautiful with white sand.
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So I hope to have a chance to visit that location in the future, in the next few weeks.
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Question 3.3.
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What don't you like about your hometown?
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Is there anything you don't like about your hometown?
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Well, one thing I don't like about my city is air pollution.
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Well, one thing I don't like about my city is that the air is polluted.
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You know, there are many factories built around the city, making the air worse and worse.
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So hopefully, the air in my town will be better and better in the future.
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3.4.
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Would you like to move to another city?
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Would you like to live in another city?
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Well, yes, to be honest, I really want to move to London.
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You know, that city has a lot of beautiful sceneries.
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And moving to that place means that I can enjoy a lot of new things, and it can make me feel excited, happy, relaxed.
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So hopefully, I'll have a chance to live in that in the future.
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Question 3.5.
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What sights can you see in your hometown?
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What should tourists do in your hometown?
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Well, there are many interesting sightseeing locations in my hometown, and Dosan Beach in my city is very beautiful because it has white sand and gentle waves.
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So I think I'll go there in the next few weeks.
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So I think if tourists have time, visiting that location could be a good choice for them.
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Question 3.6a.
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How has your hometown changed since you were a child?
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Well, there have been many changes in my hometown since I was born, but I believe one of the biggest changes is that,
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one of the most interesting changes is that there are many tall buildings in the city center.
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I often visit those locations on weekends, so hopefully my hometown will have more and more buildings in the future.
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Question 3.7.
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Is your hometown an ideal place to live?
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Is your hometown a good place to live?
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Yes, my hometown is a good place to live because the people are very friendly.
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You know, they are willing to help other people when needed.
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This makes visitors feel good when coming to my city.
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So I love my hometown very much.
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Topper 4.
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Let's move on to talk about accommodation.
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Question 4.1.
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Do you live in a house or a flat?
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What kind of accommodation do you live in?
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Please describe the house or the apartment you live in.
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You know, I live in a house on the outskirts of my city, and it's quite small, just about 60 square meters,
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but I can do whatever I like there which is very comfortable for me.
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So I love my house very much and I really hope to live there as long as I can.
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Question 4.2.
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What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?
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Do you prefer living in a house or a flat in the future?
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Well, I prefer living in a flat in the future because I can do whatever I like in my flat.
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You know, I can listen to music or surf the internet for hours and hours, it can make me feel very comfortable.
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So hopefully, I'll live in a flat in the future, in the next few years.
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Question 4.3.
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What do you usually do in your house?
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What do you often do at home?
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Well, I often watch TV at home because it is very interesting.
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You know, I often watch the entertainment channel called VTV Go for about one hour every day.
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Watching TV is a good way for me to relax.
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So hopefully, I'll watch TV more and more in the future.
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Question 4.4.
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What part of your home do you like the most and why?
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What's your favorite room in your house?
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What room do you spend most of the time in?
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Well, the room, the part in my house that I like the most, is the bedroom.
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This is because, you know,
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or do my work without being disturbed by anyone it makes me feel very comfortable
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so I like my bedroom very much topic 5 let's talk about neighborhoods
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question 5.1 do you know your neighbors yes I know my neighbors
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because I often talk to them we often talk about our job for about 10 minutes
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when meeting each other you know we have very good relationships
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and I'm very happy about So hopefully we'll keep in touch as long as possible.
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Question 5.2.
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How often do you see your neighbors?
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How often do you meet your neighbors?
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I meet my neighbors every morning.
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When meeting, we often talk to each other for a few minutes, asking about many things such as our jobs.
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This makes me feel very happy.
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So I really hope to meet my neighbors more often in the future.
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So hopefully, we will meet each other more often in the future.
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Question 5.3.
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Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?
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I believe that living in a good environment is crucial because I can work effectively.
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For example, if I live in a quiet place, I can focus on my work and I can finish my work very quickly, which can make me feel very comfortable.
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So hopefully, I'll live in a good environment in the future.
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Question 5.4.
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Is there anything you want to change about your neighborhood area?
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One thing I want to change about my area is the air quality.
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You know, there are many factories built in my neighborhood and they pollute the air every single day.
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Air pollution makes me feel very bad, uncomfortable whenever I go out.
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So hopefully, the air quality in my area will be better and better in the future.
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Topic 6.
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Let's move on to talk about hobbies.
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Question 6.1.
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Do you have a hobby?
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Do you have any hobbies?
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Yes, my hobby is listening to music because it can make me feel happy, excited, relaxed after a stressful day.
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You know, I often listen to pop music for about one hour every day.
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It makes me feel better and I can work more effectively.
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So hopefully, I can keep this hobby as long as possible.
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Question 6.2.
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What color do you like best and why?
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I like blue the most because it makes me feel happy.
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You know, I wear blue shirts every day.
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They look good on me and I feel very comfortable when wearing such items.
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So hopefully, I'll be able to buy more and more blue items in the future.
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Question 6.3.
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What kind of food do you like best and why?
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I like beef noodles the most because this type of food is very delicious for me.
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You know, I eat beef noodles almost every morning.
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It gives me a lot of good energy for the day.
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So hopefully, I'll be able to eat this kind of food as often as I can.
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Question 6.4.
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What type of music do you like most and why?
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The kind of music that I like the best is country music because it makes me feel very peaceful.
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You know, every day I listen to my favorite songs for about an hour.
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It is a good way for me to feel good before starting to work.
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So, hopefully, I'll be able to listen to this kind of music as often as I can.
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Question 6.5.
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Do you like playing sports?
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Yes, I love playing sports a lot because it makes me feel good after a hard working day.
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At about 6 p.m every day, I play badminton with my friends for about 30 minutes.
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It's a good way to relax after work, so I really hope to play sports more and more in the future.
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Question 6.6.
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Do you play any kinds of musical instruments?
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Well, musical instruments are quite difficult for me, and now I don't know how to play any kind of instruments.
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But I think I'll try to learn how to play the guitar in the future because it is quite interesting for me.
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Who Is This Video For?
This video is perfect for English learners prepping for IELTS speaking practice or anyone looking to boost their everyday conversational skills. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or just starting out, the simple, relatable questions about studies and jobs make it ideal for beginners and intermediate learners. If you want to practice shadow speak—repeating phrases aloud to mimic fluency—or need real-life examples to build confidence, this is a great starting point.
Words & Idioms Worth Stealing
The dialogue is packed with practical phrases you can use right away. Here are a few standouts:
- "make my dream come true": Achieve a goal (e.g., "I’m studying hard to make my dream come true").
- "expand my knowledge": Learn more about the world (e.g., "Traveling helps me expand my knowledge").
- "handle a lot of assignments": Manage tasks (e.g., "I handle a lot of assignments at work").
- "no intention to change": Don’t plan to switch (e.g., "I have no intention to change my major").
How to Get the Accent Right
To improve English pronunciation, focus on the speaker’s clear, steady pace. Notice how they stress key words like "tour guide" or "business maths" to emphasize meaning. Try shadowing—play a short clip, pause, and repeat it aloud, matching the tone and rhythm. A shadowing app can help you compare your speech to the video, but even just using YouTube works: slow down the playback if needed. Pay attention to common vowel sounds, like the "oo" in "too much homework" or the "a" in "salary." With practice, you’ll start to sound more natural, whether you’re practicing for IELTS or chatting with friends.
Learning English with YouTube has never been easier—this video gives you the tools to practice speaking, build vocabulary, and refine your accent, all in one place. Start small, repeat often, and watch your confidence grow!
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.