Shadowing Practice: unknown - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This audio program has been produced by YBM.
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All rights reserved.
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Listening Test In the listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English.
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The entire listening test will last approximately 45 minutes.
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There are four parts, and directions are given for each part.
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You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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Do not write your answers in your test book.
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Part 1.
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Directions For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book.
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When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
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Then, find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer.
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The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Look at the example item below.
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Now, listen to the four statements.
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A. They're moving some furniture.
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B. They're entering a meeting room.
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C. They're sitting at a table.
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D. They're cleaning the carpet.
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Statement C, they're sitting at a table, is the best description of the picture,
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so you should select answer C and mark it on your answer sheet.
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Now, part one will begin.
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Number one.
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Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. She's closing a door.
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B. She's washing some plates.
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C. She's preparing some food D.
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She's sweeping a floor Number 2 Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book A.
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They're taking off their jackets B.
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They're walking outside C.
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They're going into a building D.
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They're packing some luggage.
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Go on to the next page.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. They're shaking hands across a counter.
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B. They're putting stamps on envelopes.
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C. A man is organizing documents in a folder D.
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A woman is writing on a piece of paper
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Number 4 Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book A.
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Some ladders have been set up in a workspace B.
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Some chairs have been lined up against a wall C.
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Some plants have been placed on the ground.
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D. Some cabinet drawers have been left open.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. A man is loading some bricks onto a cart.
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B. A man is cutting the grass alongside a road.
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C. A man is driving a truck into a parking garage D.
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A man is using a shovel to move some dirt
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Number 6 Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book A.
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A bridge crosses over a waterway B.
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A dock is crowded with tourists C.
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Some boats are sailing in the ocean.
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D. Some ropes are piled on top of a box.
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Go on to the next page.
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Part 2.
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Directions 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 seven.
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Will you be paying with cash?
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A. It is recyclable.
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B. They paid attention.
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C. No, with a credit card.
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Number 8.
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Why didn't Karen apply for the position?
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A. She isn't qualified.
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B. In the supply drawer.
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C. Sometime last week.
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number nine is the health care lecture today
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or tomorrow a on the corner of fifth
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and state streets b i'll finish it by the end of the day c it's today in 15 minutes
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Number 10 Which Trang Con needs to be inspected?
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A. Tickets are $20 B.
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The one right behind the engine C.
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I don't think so Number 11 Have you found a good doctor yet?
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A. Here, take my pencil.
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B. That's what I think, too.
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C. Yes, I saw her last week.
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Number 12.
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When are we leaving for the airport?
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A. I believe so.
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B. As soon as the bus arrives.
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C. I did read the report.
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Number 13 Who's taking the shipment up to the tenants in 3D?
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A. It starts at 3 .30 B.
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Sure, that's fine with me C.
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I'll ask Daniel to do it Number 14 How can we advertise to different age groups?
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A. Yes, they are.
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B. By using social media.
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C. No, you have to drive there.
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Number 15.
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I want to send this package to Texas.
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A. When does it have to arrive?
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B. Here's the lunch menu.
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C. At the beginning.
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Number 16 Where did you put the instruction manual?
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A. During our annual fundraiser.
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B. I left it on your desk.
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C. He didn't introduce me.
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Number 17 I hope Mr. Joe likes our updates to the office design.
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A. A new receptionist.
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B. How many signs?
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C. He already approved them.
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Number 18.
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When are we going to hear from the architect?
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A. That sounds great.
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B. Probably this afternoon.
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C. An office building on Vine Street.
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Number 19 Could you remind me to call the cleaning service tomorrow?
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A. Next to the front office B.
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Sorry, I'll be on vacation C.
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A broken window Number 20 Who received the promotion to department director?
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A. It hasn't been announced.
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B. Right, a large account.
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C. Okay, I'll think about it.
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Number 21.
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Are there enough presentation packets, or should I get some more?
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A. We need five more.
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B. I think that's your jacket.
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c 20 off
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number 22 how do i volunteer to help with the company picnic a i'd like a lemonade please
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b they played a great game c Megumi is organising that.
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Helen's training the new interns, isn't she?
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No, she works at the branch office now.
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We can take the later train.
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Number 24 Is the maintenance staff going to polish the floors next week?
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A. They do it once a month.
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B. I decided not to go after all.
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C. No, it's not on Main Street.
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Number 25 Where should I park the delivery truck?
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A. Do you know where the loading dock is?
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B. I'd love to go to the park.
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C. Yes, we do deliver on Sundays.
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Number 26.
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Would you like me to call you a taxi?
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A. About 7 kilometers.
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B. My car's right around the corner.
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C. Thank you for your visit.
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Number 27.
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Didn't Insook leave the store at 5 yesterday?
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A. In the storage room.
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B. I need to go shopping today.
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C. No, she stayed late to help a customer.
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number 28 you've placed your food order already haven't you a
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table for 10 please B I'm still waiting for a menu C the office supplies haven't arrived
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number 29 what section of the speech do you want to start working on A.
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The awards ceremony isn't until the 8th.
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B. She's changing jobs.
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C. This microphone doesn't work.
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Number 30.
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Should we use the extra money on computers or on chairs?
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A. Please, have a seat over there.
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B. On the lower right corner of the screen.
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C. We've had the same computers for five years Number 31 Miss Sato can't go to the board meeting today A.
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Oh, then I'll take the notes B.
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Actually, I'm a vegetarian C.
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Conference room B C.
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Conference room B

Context en achtergrond

De video biedt een inkijk in een luistertest voor het Engels, waarmee leerlingen hun begrip van gesproken taal oefenen. Het bevat verschillende delen, waaronder een opdracht waarbij je statements over afbeeldingen moet kiezen. Dit type oefening helpt niet alleen om het luisteren te verbeteren, maar ook om taalstructuren en dagelijkse uitdrukkingen te herkennen. Voor wie wil leren Engels met video's, is dit een goede manier om zowel luister- als spreekvaardigheid te ontwikkelen, vooral door het toepassen van technieken als schaduwspraak.

Top 5 uitdrukkingen voor dagelijks gebruik

  • They're sitting at a table – Handig om situaties te beschrijven, bijvoorbeeld bij een café of vergadering.
  • She's preparing some food – Nuttig om activiteiten in de keuken te verwoorden.
  • They're shaking hands across a counter – Bruikbaar voor interacties in winkels of kantoren.
  • Some chairs have been lined up against a wall – Handig om ruimtes te beschrijven, zoals in een klaslokaal of zaal.
  • A man is using a shovel to move some dirt – Nuttig voor buitenactiviteiten of werkzaamheden.

Stapsgewijze gids voor schaduwspreken

Schaduwspreken is een effectieve manier om je Engels spreekvaardigheid te oefenen. Volg deze stappen om de video te gebruiken: 1. Luister eerst zorgvuldig naar een statement (bijv. "They're sitting at a table"). 2. Herhaal direct na de speaker, met dezelfde intonatie en snelheid. 3. Focus op het correct pronuncieren van woorden zoals "sitting" of "preparing". 4. Herhaal de oefening meerdere keren tot de zin vloeiend uit je mond komt. 5. Pas het toe op je eigen zinnen, bijvoorbeeld "She's sitting at a desk" of "They're preparing dinner". Door dit te doen, train je je oren en spraakapparatuur om gesproken taal te herkennen en te produceren. Schaduw spreken helpt bovendien om de natuurlijke ritme van het Engels te leren, wat cruciaal is voor een vloeiende communicatie.

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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