Shadowing Practice: Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING | Band :170-180/200 | MOCK TEST 9 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Well, I agree with that statement.
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I think schools are the most important factor when choosing a place to live.
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In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare.
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Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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If you're looking to buy a car that's also good for the environment, come and test drive the Media.
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The newest hybrid car in the market, the Media is an SUV, fewer efficient at 32 miles per gallon,
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and reasonably priced, starting at $52,800.
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The media was selected best designed at the Chicago Auto Show in 2011,
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with its newly designed interior allowing for two extra cup holders, overhead compartment space for two pairs of sunglasses.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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The City of Wilmington will be holding its annual photos of the City Life exhibition at the City Hall Museum,
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located at 45 Roveston Street.
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This exhibition starts on September 1st and will run until December 31st.
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The museum is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m on weekdays.
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The admission fee is $10.
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Children under the age of 5 are free.
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For more information, call 800-422-4538 or visit www.willmoss.org.
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In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on the screen as much as detail as you can.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response.
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Then you will have 30 seconds to speak about the picture.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin speaking now.
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This picture was taken in a conference room.
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A man is standing at a flip chart, giving a presentation.
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He's pointing at a pie graph on the flip chart.
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Three people are sitting at a wooden table watching the presentation.
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There are two coffee cups on the table.
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In the background, I can see a wood panel war.
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However, the presentation seems to be going well as the audience seems to be focused on what the presenter is telling them.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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This picture was taken in a kitchen.
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There are four saucepans of various sizes on a gas range.
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Three of the saucepan contain food which is being cooked.
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In the background there are some bottles and salt and pepper shakers.
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There are also some kitchen utensils and a container full of wine bottle cups.
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The kitchen looks well equipped and it looks like a very busy kitchen.
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions.
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For each question, you will have three seconds to prepare.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to question 5 and 6 and 30 seconds to respond to question 7.
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Imagine that an American marketing firm is doing research in your country.
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You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about working out.
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When do you usually work out?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Well, I usually try to work out every evening at the school, but when I have an appointment with my friends or an assignment to finish,
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I often skip it, so I think I work out about two or three times a week.
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What sorts of exercises do you do during a workout?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I normally just use the exercise bike
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or the treadmill since these two things are the easiest for me to work out on.
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Also, they are good for burning calories and losing weight.
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Do you prefer to work out at a gym or at home?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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home.
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information provided.
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You will have 45 seconds to read the information before the question begin.
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For each question, you will have three seconds to prepare.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to question 8 and 9 and 30 seconds to respond to question 10.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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When is the conference and what time does it begin?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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The conference is on Tuesday, August 23rd and it starts at 1 p.m.
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Will there be any breaks between the presentation?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Yes, there will be a 10-minute break after each presentation.
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How many presentations will there be and when do I present?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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There will be four presentations during the day and you will be the last presenter.
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You will present after Andrea Sundin's talk on reducing pollution.
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In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic.
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Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed.
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You will have 30 seconds to prepare.
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Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
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Schools are the most important factor when choosing a new place to live.
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Support your opinion with specific reasons and examples.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Well, I agree with that statement.
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I think schools are the most important factor when choosing a place to live.
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There are few reasons why I believe this.
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First of all, I have children and I want to ensure that they get the best education possible.
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I take a lower pain job to make sure my children have access to better schools.
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With better schools, my children have a better chance to success when they get older.
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Another reason for me is surrounding area of the good school.
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Good schools are typically a nicer and safer areas of town.
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I want my family to be safe and live in a nice community.
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You probably won't find a great school in a bad part of town.
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There could be, of course, some other factors to consider than finding a good school.
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But for me, my family is the most important thing in my life.
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So I strongly agree that a good school is the most important factor when choosing a new place to live.
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To be honest, I disagree with this statement.
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In my opinion, there are other factors
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that are more important than finding a good school when you choose a place to live.
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One of the most important things I think is good public transportation.
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I'd want to work in a place that has a great bus and idle subway system.
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I prefer taking the bus or train, driving and sitting in traffic for long previous time.
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I can save money and time by living in a city with a great transportation system.
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Another factor I consider is the environment.
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I want to live in a city with a lot of green space, such as the parks, the recreation areas,
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and plenty of plants and trees around the city.
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Health is very important thing for me and my family.
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We want to have the proper facilities to be able to get outside, exercise, and enjoy the weather.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: begin, seconds, preparing, speaking, presentation. This video has 117 sentences and 1148 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:49. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
saucepan noun/ˈsɔsˌpæn/A deep cooking vessel with a long protruding handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.
aloud adverb/əˈlaʊd/With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.
presenter noun/pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/Someone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or master of ceremonies.
disagree verb/dɪsəˈɡɹi/To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
flip verb/flɪp/To throw so as to turn over.
shaker noun/ˈʃeɪkɚ/A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
treadmill noun/ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
utensil noun/juˈtɛn.səl/An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
weekday noun/ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but not Saturday or Sunday.
equip verb/ɪˈkwɪp/To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging).
calorie noun/ˈkæləɹi/A non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to 4.184 kilojoules, that can raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This is the unit normally…
compartment noun/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
idle adjective/ˈaɪd(ə)l/Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
sunglasses nounTinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.
gallon noun/ˈɡælən/A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordPronunciationMeaning
work out verb/ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/To calculate.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • When do you usually work out?
  • What sorts of exercises do you do during a workout?
  • Do you prefer to work out at a gym or at home?
  • How many presentations will there be and when do I present?
  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, won't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shaker /ˈʃeɪkɚ/, recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/, admission /ədˈmɪʃən/, pollution /pəˈluʃən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/, recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like saucepan, aloud, presenter.

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.

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