Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Aptis ESOL Listening Part 2 - Test 5: Đề thi mẫu có đáp án & Script chi tiết - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Aptos Listening Part 2, Test 5.
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Four people are talking about a charity running event.
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Match the speaker A, B, C or D with the correct statements 1 to 6.
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You can listen to each recording twice.
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Speaker A.
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Well, it's held every year, you know.
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The first time I did it, it was a mistake.
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I just wasn't ready and I had to give up halfway through.
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Very embarrassing.
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Luckily, there weren't too many of my friends watching me that year.
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I've since got myself more organised
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and I do a proper training routine with the result that last time I got round in my quickest ever time.
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And that's made me feel pretty good about myself, to be honest.
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Not least
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because I raised a fair bit of cash for the charity
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as well as having a great time on the day and generally keeping fit.
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Speak of me.
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It's very important that this kind of event takes place
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because it's the only way serious sums of money are gonna get raised for the charity.
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I have to admit to being a little frustrated in some ways, though.
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Like, you're supposed to be sent your race number beforehand, so you know where to stand for the start on the day.
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But this year, nobody had received theirs.
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I mean, that's typical of how badly the events run.
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Not important, maybe, but it's enough to put some people off taking part.
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Anyway, it was great to see the spectators out in good numbers.
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They can always be relied on to show up.
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Speaker C.
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It's a wonderful event, well organized, and a lot of money is generated for a worthwhile charity.
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I took part for the first time two years ago, and my friends who'd come along gave me a big cheer, which I wasn't expecting.
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When it was time for this year's race, I didn't feel I was fit enough, so I decided to give it a miss.
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Then felt guilty and decided at the last minute to enter after all.
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It was a big mistake, because I felt horrible all the way, out of breath, cramp the lot.
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I felt a fool, though I did still manage to meet the money-raising target.
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Speaker D.
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My friend encouraged me to do it, and we did our best to get fit before the big day.
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I didn't want to crash out before the finish
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because I'd set myself a goal in terms of the sum I wanted to raise and didn't want to let people down.
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There was pride at stake too, I guess.
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It must be incredibly complicated in terms of organisation with
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so many runners and such an enormous band of spectators along the route.
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I just couldn't believe the size of the crowd.
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It really gives you a boost.
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I was relieved to finish in one piece and I want to do it again next year.
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Now listen again.
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Speaker A.
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Well, it's held every year, you know.
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The first time I did it, it was a mistake.
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I just wasn't ready and I had to give up halfway through.
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Very embarrassing.
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Luckily, there weren't too many of my friends watching me that year.
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I've since got myself more organized
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and I do a proper training routine with the result that last time I got round in my quickest ever time, and that's made me feel pretty good about myself, to be honest.
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Not least
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because I raised a fair bit of cash for the charity
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as well as having a great time on the day and generally keeping fit.
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Speak of me.
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It's very important that this kind of event takes place
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because it's the only way serious sums of money are going to get raised for the charity.
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I have to admit to being a little frustrated in some ways, though.
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Like, you're It's supposed to be sent your race number beforehand, so you know where to stand for the start on the day.
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But this year, nobody had received theirs.
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I mean, that's typical of how badly the events run.
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Not important, maybe, but it's enough to put some people off taking part.
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Anyway, it was great to see the spectators out in good numbers.
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They can always be relied on to show up.
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Speaker C.
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It's a wonderful event.
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organized and a lot of monies generated for a worthwhile charity.
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I took part for the first time two years ago, and my friends who'd come along gave me a big cheer, which I wasn't expecting.
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When it was time for this year's race, I didn't feel I was fit enough, so I decided to give it a miss.
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Then felt guilty and decided at the last minute to enter after all.
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It was a big mistake, because I felt horrible all the way, out of breath, cramp the lot.
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I felt a fool, though I did still manage to meet the money-raising target.
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Speaker D My friend encouraged me to do it, and we did our best to get fit before the big day.
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I didn't want to crash out before the finish
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because I'd set myself a goal in terms of the sum I wanted to raise and didn't want to let people down.
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There was pride at stake too, I guess.
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It must be incredibly complicated in terms of organisation, with so many runners and such an enormous band of spectators along the route.
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I just couldn't believe the size of the crowd.
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It really gives you a boost.
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I was relieved to finish in one piece, and I want to do it again next year.

Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging video provides a unique opportunity for English learners to practice speaking through real-life scenarios related to charity running events. The conversations among different speakers reflect diverse perspectives and experiences, which can enhance your understanding of various narrative styles in English.

By listening to the speakers share their experiences, you’ll gain insights into common phrases and expressions used in informal discussions, making it easier to participate in similar conversations. Engaging with this content supports your English speaking practice as it encourages active listening and comprehensive response formulation, essential skills when interacting with native speakers.

Moreover, utilizing the shadowing technique while following along with the transcript can significantly improve your fluency and confidence in speaking. As you mimic the speakers, you’ll internalize pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, helping you build a more natural speaking style.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The speakers utilize various grammatical structures and expressions that are instrumental in everyday English. Here are a few key phrases to focus on:

  • “I have to admit to being a little frustrated” - This structure represents a common way to express a feeling or opinion in a soft, relatable manner.
  • “I felt a fool” - An idiomatic expression that captures personal emotion in a humorous yet straightforward way.
  • “It must be incredibly complicated” - The modal verb “must” is often used to express strong assumptions, which is useful in conversational context.
  • “I want to do it again” - Simple future intention that shows desire and can help learners articulate their plans clearly.

Practicing these structures while listening to the video can help you improve your English grammar in a practical context.

Common Pronunciation Traps

English learners may encounter specific pronunciation challenges in this video. Here are a few tricky words and phrases to pay attention to:

  • “organised” - Notice the varying pronunciations based on dialect. In American English, it's often pronounced “organized,” whereas in British English, the 's' is pronounced.
  • “embarrassing” - This word tends to trip up many learners due to its double 'r' and 's.' Practice saying it slowly, emphasizing the 'arr' sound.
  • The phrase “a fair bit of cash” - Focus on the reduction of sounds in connected speech; native speakers often blend these words together.

By practicing these pronunciation points, you can improve English pronunciation and enhance your overall communication skills. Use the shadowing technique to listen and repeat, ensuring you mimic the sounds and rhythm of each phrase effectively.

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.