Shadowing Practice: Toeic Lis D1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 2 Directions.
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You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English.
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They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
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Now let us begin with question number seven.
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Number 7 Where was the company Picnic held?
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a in April.
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b Refreshments will be provided.
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C. At a park next to a lake.
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Number 8 Who's working at the front desk today?
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a That's a difficult request.
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B. It's Katie Miller.
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C. Make room on your desk number 9 Would you like to work together or separately?
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A. Actually, I prefer working alone.
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B. Let's gather the company's data.
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C. Before next Friday.
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number 10 Have you introduced yourself to the new employee?
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a A new reward system will be introduced soon.
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b No, I've been too busy today.
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C. Nice to meet you.
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Number 11.
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Where does this bus go to?
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a You need a transit card.
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b The bus stop is over there.
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C. It is headed downtown.
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Number 12 The elevator has been repaired, right?
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a She works on the third floor.
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b.
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Yes, it is working again.
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C. That's not what I saw.
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Number 13.
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What was the cost of replacing the window?
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a I think it was less than $60.
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b.
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in a department store, C.
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It wasn't difficult at all.
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Number 14.
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Will you be checking your email tomorrow?
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A. Look at the attachment.
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b Actually, I'll be on vacation.
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C. We accept cash or check.
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Number 15.
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Have you considered building a fence?
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A The house is for sale.
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b Yes, we're doing that next.
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C. His remarks caused offence.
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Number 16.
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Why did the subway stop running early tonight?
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a. Because it's a holiday.
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b.
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Let's get off at the next station.
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C. No, I won't be running tomorrow.
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Number 17 How was the museum tour?
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A The window faces toward the street.
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b Between Williams Street and Keller Avenue, C.
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It was very informative.
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Number 18.
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Why weren't the flies ready in time for the event?
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A They're not frequent flyers.
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B. The copier malfunctioned.
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C. It was the company's 40th anniversary.
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Number 19 Who's speaking at tonight's opening ceremony?
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A. Front row seats.
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B. Mr. Gibson will close the door.
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C. A famous novelist.
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Number 20 When should I turn on the air conditioner?
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A.
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when it reaches 25 degrees.
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B. I agree with you.
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C. They'll be on air in about an hour.
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Number 21. Which seat is mine?
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A. It's a comfortable chair.
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B. Please sit anywhere.
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C. Keep that in mind.
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Number 22.
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I couldn't get a hold of George.
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A Hold the line, please.
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B. Some empty boxes.
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C. Try calling back later.
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Number 23.
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Shouldn't our food have been served by now?
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A. It was delicious.
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B. Yes, the surface is rather slow tonight.
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C. I order the tomato pasta.
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Number 24.
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Why don't we take a group picture?
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A Sure, let's do it on the steps.
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B.
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a digital camera C.
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Yes, she looks attractive in this picture.
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Number 25.
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This new coffee maker was very expensive.
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A. He has extensive management experience.
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B. There's a paper jam in the copy machine.
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C. That's why the coffee tastes great.
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Number 26.
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Are you going out for dinner or staying in?
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a I'm going to order delivery.
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b.
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Please bring the bill.
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c. at a convenient time.
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Number 27.
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Would you like to borrow this book when I finish reading it?
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A Miss Watson will be leading the team.
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B. I'm going to book a table for dinner.
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C. No, I'll get it from the library.
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Number 28.
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Didn't you receive a paycheck?
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A No, they are distributed next week.
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b.
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Sure, I'll send him an email.
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C. She wants to get the promotion.
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Number 29 You set up chairs in the conference room, didn't you?
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A I need a reference book.
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B. Yes, 200 seats in total.
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c.
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No, I couldn't find the email address.
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Number 30 I was very impressed with Alex's singing.
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A. I forgot the singer's name.
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b. Where is the concert?
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C. Yes, he has a wonderful voice.
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Number 31 How about renting a larger space for the party?
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A Is that really necessary?
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b I returned the equipment.
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C. I'm not a tenant.
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Responses spoken in English.
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They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.
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Now, let us begin with question number 7.
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Number 7.
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When will the contest winners be announced?
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a.
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probably sometime after January 12th.
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b.
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Congratulations, you deserved it.
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C. The contract was announced yesterday.
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Number 8 How far is it to the regional airport?
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A. At seven o 'clock this evening, B.
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A nonstop flight to Dallas.
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C.
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approximately 5 miles.
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Number 9.
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Which meeting space should I use for the interview?
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a.
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For the manager position, b.
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Whichever one is free.
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C. I think it went better than expected.
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Number 10: Can I renew my licence over the phone or do I have to come in?
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A. It can only be done in person.
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B. Yes, it's a new company policy.
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C. What's your home phone number?
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Number 11.
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Who labeled the folders in the file cabinets?
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A. I think it's still locked.
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B. Patients' confidential medical records C.
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one of the part -time interns.
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Number 12.
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Where will I have a layover during my trip?
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A. Somewhere on the west coast, I think.
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B. About an hour and a half.
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C. A ticket in the first class section.
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Number 13.
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How about purchasing another sofa for the employee lounge?
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A. Taking short breaks every hour.
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b.
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Sure, the staff would appreciate that.
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C.
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at the furniture store across the street.
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Number 14.
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Why was Miss Denison's application rejected?
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A. A computer technician job.
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B. She wasn't qualified enough.
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C. Okay, I'll let her know.
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Number 15.
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Which charity will the company donate to this year?
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A. No, it's every six months.
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b.
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Your donation is tax -deductible.
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C. The local food bank.
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Number 16.
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This website takes a long time to load.
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A. The loan was finally approved.
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b.
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It's a new email address.
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C. There must be a problem.
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Number 17.
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Have you hiked both trails at Crystal Lake?
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A. I hike on the weekends.
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B. Actually, there are three.
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C. Swimming and fishing.
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Number 18.
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Could you pick something up at the pharmacy for me?
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A.
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"No, it's not that far to go." B.
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We picked the best option.
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C. Yes, but not until this afternoon.
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Number 19.
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Isn't the recruitment drive still going on?
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a.
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We fill the necessary positions.
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b.
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No, he doesn't have a driver's license.
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C.
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a professional recruitment agency.
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Number 20.
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You don't need any more office supplies, do you?
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A. It was a surprise for everyone.
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B. I have more than enough.
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C. My office is on the second floor.
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Number 21.
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Does the furniture come assembled or do we need to put it together?
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A. I'm not sure what color it is.
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B. Chairs in the lobby will be gathered.
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C. It'll be ready for use immediately.
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Number 22.
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I haven't been reimbursed for my business expenses.
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A. No, I wasn't able to afford it.
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B. Should I call accounting?
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C. A round -trip ticket to Tokyo.
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Number 23.
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When will the receptionist's replacement start?
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A. Probably at the corporate headquarters.
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b.
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That's the perfect place for it.
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C. She's already begun training.
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Number 24.
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I'd like a deadline extension for the newsletter article.
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A. The business expanded operations.
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b.
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It's sent to clients every month.
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C. How far behind are you at the moment?
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Number 25.
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Would you mind turning up the heat in the building?
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A. I'll send a copy to the building owner.
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B.
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the temperature is already at the maximum.
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C. Take a right at this intersection.
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Number 26.
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Didn't Mr. Jacobs review the statistics in the report?
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A. How many figures do you need?
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b.
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Did you find an error?
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C. That's an interesting viewpoint.
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Number 27.
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Are all of these light fixtures on sale?
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a.
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Only a few brands in particular.
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B.
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to brighten up the room.
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C.
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the branches that you visited.
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Number 28.
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Why was the itinerary changed at the last minute?
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A. A flight was cancelled unexpectedly.
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B. He was able to assist you last month.
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C. Is the trip for business or pleasure?
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Number 29.
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Who has time to update the employee handbook?
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A. Today at 4 p .m at the latest.
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B. There are some changes to the dress code.
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C. Rachel doesn't have any urgent projects.
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Number 30.
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Can I purchase souvenirs from the concert during intermission?
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a.
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Yes, and also following the show.
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B.
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a t -shirt and a poster for them.
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C. This is a ticket for February.
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Number 31.
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Interpreters will be available at the conference, right?
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A. For the most common languages only.
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B. Chinese food, I think.
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C. They've selected a venue.
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Part 3.
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Direction

Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Toeic Lis D1”. Deze video bevat 275 zinnen en 1502 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 19:19. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 78 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. Slechts 73% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig. 52 van de 275 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
litter zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈlɪt.ɚ/strooisel
hike zelfstandig naamwoord/haɪk/wandeling
recruitment zelfstandig naamwoord/rɪˈkruːt.mənt /werving
announce werkwoord/əˈnaʊn(t)s/aankondigen, declareren
furniture zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/meubel, meubelstuk
copier zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈkɑpiɚ/kopieerapparaat
itinerary zelfstandig naamwoord/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/weg, reisroute
layover zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/tussenstop
malfunction zelfstandig naamwoord/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/slechte werking
reimburse werkwoord/ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/rembourseren, vergoeden
souvenir zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/aandenken, souvenir
novelist zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈnɑvəlɪst/romancier, romanschrijver
informative bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/informatief
assemble werkwoord/əˈsɛm.bəl/in elkaar zetten
intern zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɪntɝn/stagiair

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
set up werkwoord/ˌsɛt ˈʌp/bereiden, voorbereiden

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • Shouldn't our food have been served by now?
  • Why don't we take a group picture?
  • Didn't you receive a paycheck?
  • What's your home phone number?
  • You don't need any more office supplies, do you?

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 not be printed · will be provided · will be introduced
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltI've been · has been repaired · have been served
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepthe best · the latest · the most common
Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee isshould I turn · Shouldn't our · should I use

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 33 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'll, I'm, didn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/, malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/, technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ], intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/, itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/, interpreter /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/, lounge /ˈlaʊ̯nd͡ʒ/, approve /əˈpɹuːv/, reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/, handbook /ˈhændˌbʊk/, attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/, cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/
  • /w/ — met ronde lippen: whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/, subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/, qualify /ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪ/, frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/, reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als litter, hike, recruitment.

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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