Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Aptis ESOL Listening Part 1 - Test 2: Đề thi mẫu có đáp án & Script chi tiết - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Aptis Listening Part 1, Test 2 Listen and choose the correct answer.
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You can listen to each short recording twice.
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1. Two friends are discussing an activity to do together.
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What are they going to do?
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Let's go fishing.
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You never want to play football unless there's a lot of people.
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And it's too hot to play tennis, isn't it?
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I don't think so.
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If we play in the park, we can go and get a drink in the cafe there afterwards.
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Well, all right.
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But I don't want to play for long.
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OK.
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It'll be fun, you'll see.
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And fishing is boring anyway.
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Now listen again.
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Let's go fishing.
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You never want to play football unless there's a lot of people.
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And it's too hot to play tennis, isn't it?
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I don't think so.
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If we play in the park, we can go and get a drink in the cafe there afterwards.
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Well, all right.
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But I don't want to play for long.
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OK.
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It'll be fun, you'll see.
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And fishing is boring anyway.
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Two.
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Two people are shopping for a tent.
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Which one does the girl choose?
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This tent's very nice.
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It's big enough to stand up in.
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But I need one that I can carry.
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This round one's for three people and not too heavy.
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and this one here is for two people, so it's even lighter.
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Oh, that'll be best.
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I'm travelling alone, but the extra space will be nice.
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Now listen again.
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This tent's very nice.
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It's big enough to stand up in.
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But I need one that I can carry.
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This round one's for three people and not too heavy And this one here is for two people, so it's even lighter.
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Oh, that'll be best.
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I'm travelling alone, but the extra space will be nice.
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3. A girl is borrowing her friend's bike.
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Which one is it?
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I'm taking your bike to the library, Ruth.
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Is that alright?
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Fine.
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You can use the bag on the back to put your books in.
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Yours has got a water bottle too, hasn't it?
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I don't want to take the wrong one.
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That's right.
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Now listen again.
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I'm taking your bike to the library, Ruth.
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Is that all right?
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Fine.
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You can use the bag on the back to put your books in.
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Yours has got a water bottle too, hasn't it?
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I don't want to take the wrong one.
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That's right.
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Four.
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Listen to a boy and a girl talking about the girl's parents.
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What does the girl's dad do?
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Are your mum and dad both doctors, Sarah?
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I saw them in the hospital together yesterday.
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Only my mum is.
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My dad was a cook, but he works for the hospital now.
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He drives an ambulance.
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That's nice for them, to work in the same place.
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Yes, my dad is much happier now.
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Now listen again.
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Are your mum and dad both doctors, Sarah?
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I saw them in the hospital together yesterday.
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Only my mum is.
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My dad was a cook, but he works for the hospital now.
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He drives an ambulance.
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That's nice for them, to work in the same place.
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Yes.
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My dad is much happier now.
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Five.
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Listen to two people talking about paintings.
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Which one does the woman like best?
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You have some lovely pictures for sale.
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Can you tell me who painted the one in your window?
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It's very good.
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The oil painting of the Swiss mountains?
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That's beautiful, but I meant the one below it.
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Oh, the summer flowers.
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That's by George Anderson.
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Look, there's a picture of him here in this art magazine.
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Now listen again.
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You have some lovely pictures for sale.
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Can you tell me who painted the one in your window?
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It's very good.
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The oil painting of the Swiss mountains?
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That's beautiful, but I meant the one below it.
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Oh, the summer flowers.
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That's by George Anderson.
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Look, there's a picture of him here in this art magazine.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening skills through a series of dialogues that showcase everyday conversations. The focus is on recognizing key information and understanding context, which are essential skills for effective communication in English. By listening to these recordings, you will also get a chance to improve your speaking and pronunciation through the shadowing technique. This method allows you to mimic the speakers' intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation, enhancing your overall fluency. You can listen to each recording multiple times to reinforce your learning.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Discussing activities: "Let's go fishing."
  • Expressing preferences: "I don’t want to play for long."
  • Shopping for items: "This tent's very nice."
  • Comparing options: "This round one's for three people."
  • Traveling considerations: "I'm travelling alone, but the extra space will be nice."
  • Borrowing items: "Is that alright?"
  • Understanding context: "I need one that I can carry."

Practice Tips

To make the most of the listening practice, try employing the shadowing technique. This involves listening to a part of the dialogue, pausing it, and then repeating what you’ve heard, attempting to match the speaker's tone and speed. Given the pace and natural flow of the conversations in this video, you might find it beneficial to play snippets more than once, allowing you to catch the nuances in pronunciation and phrasing. When practicing with this shadow speech, focus on the emphatic words and phrases that realize the speakers' emotions and intentions. This active engagement will not only help you improve your English pronunciation but also build your confidence in speaking. Additionally, consider incorporating this video into your routine by using it as study material to learn English with YouTube.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.