Shadowing Practice: Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING | Band :180-190/200 | MOCK TEST 7 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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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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Begin reading now.
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This is Ian Galloway with this morning's commuter update.
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So traffic congestion in the uptown area is causing major delays for motorists trying to enter the city center.
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Those heading out now are advised to take an alternative route if possible.
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In addition, there has also been a major accident involving a truck and a passenger vehicle on a western boulevard.
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Traffic in this area is heavy but flowing steadily and should be back to normal soon.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin reading now.
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And now it's time to present the Employee of the Year Award.
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This prestigious prize goes to the employee who has made the biggest contribution to our company's performance over the last year.
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The recipient is given a $1,000 bonus,
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five extra days of vacation leave and a certificate signed by the CEO.
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I'd like you all to applaud Jen Henderson from administration.
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Jen, please come up on stage to collect your award.
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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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Here is a picture taken at a big lecture hall.
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In the foreground, there are students sitting in wooden seats and the class looks very full.
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Most of the students are looking down so they're probably taking notes.
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In the middle, I can see some long tables with papers and other items on them.
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In the background, a teacher is standing with his back to the students.
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He's wearing a brown sweater and blue jeans, and he's writing something on the blackboard with chalk.
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Overall, it looks like a typical classroom scene.
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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 is a snapshot taken on a sidewalk in a city.
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What I noticed first in the picture is a father and his young son going somewhere together.
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The father is pushing a stroller and the little child is having his father push the stroller.
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The sidewalk they are walking on looks very neat and clean and I can also see a bench on it.
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In the background, there are some cars parked on both sides of the street.
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Overall, it looks like a clean city and the father and his son made me smile.
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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 gardening.
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Do you enjoy working in the garden?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Well, yes, I do very much because I find it relaxing.
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So whenever I have free time on the weekend, I plant sunflowers in water and trim them.
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How often do you do gardening at home?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Well, I usually do gardening once or twice a week on the weekends.
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I am so busy during the week, so the only time I can devote to gardening is on the weekends.
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Would you rather spend time in your own garden or visit a large public garden?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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For me, I would prefer to visit a large public garden.
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The reason is that public gardens have a wide variety of beautiful plants and flowers, while my own garden has only a limited variety.
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For example, when I went to the botanical garden near my house, I was amazed by all the different kinds of flowers and plants,
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and I had a great time there.
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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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I have an appointment after work.
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When exactly will we get back from the venue?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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We are scheduled to get back to the office at 4.40 in the afternoon, so you are free to go after that.
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I heard we are expected to organize our own transportation to the Essex Corporate Center.
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Is this correct?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Actually, it's not.
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You will ride in a private coach arranged by the company.
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Just wait outside the office at 9 a.m and you'll be picked up and don't be late.
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I've never been to a team building day before.
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What sorts of things does it involve?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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There will be three kinds of sessions you're going to attend.
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First of all, you'll be taking part in teamwork exercise and games in the morning.
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Next, in the afternoon, there will be a seminar on communicating at work.
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And finally, a brainstorming session on improving cooperation.
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I'm sure you're going to enjoy the programs.
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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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If you were offered an opportunity to work abroad for a year or more, would you accept it?
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Why or why not?
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State your opinion and use specific reasons to support it.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Well, in my opinion, I think I would definitely accept an offer to work abroad.
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First of all, it would be interesting and beneficial to live in another country.
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I could learn about an unfamiliar culture and meet people who are totally different from me.
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It would also help me establish responsibility and make myself a stronger person,
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though it would be a bit tough and challenging at times.
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Second, it would give me an advantage in the job market for a promotion or career advancement.
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These days, employers prefer employees who have work experience abroad
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because that means they are capable of working in a variety of environments and speaking second languages.
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Therefore, I think I'd happily accept an opportunity to work abroad.

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Ready to boost your English speaking skills with real-world practice? This lesson uses a TOEIC Speaking mock test video to help you master key speaking tasks, from reading aloud to describing pictures and answering interview questions. Whether you're prepping for the TOEIC or just want to sound more confident, you'll get hands-on practice with natural dialogue and everyday scenarios—perfect for learning English with videos.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice

  • Traffic congestion: Heavy, slow-moving traffic (e.g., "Traffic congestion in the uptown area is causing delays").
  • Prestigious prize: A highly respected award (e.g., "This prestigious prize goes to the top employee").
  • Foreground/middle/background: Terms to describe parts of a picture (great for describing scenes!).
  • Alternative route: A different path to avoid delays (e.g., "Take an alternative route if possible").
  • Steadily flowing: Moving consistently, not stopping (e.g., "Traffic is heavy but flowing steadily").

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Shadowing—repeating audio immediately after hearing it—is a powerful way to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use this video for shadow speak practice:

  • Match the speed: The video's dialogue is conversational, not too fast. Pause and repeat each sentence, focusing on keeping up with the natural pace. A shadowing app can help you loop sections if needed.
  • Copy the tone: Notice how the speaker's voice rises for questions and stays steady for announcements. For example, when reading the commuter update, keep a clear, informative tone—just like a real news anchor.
  • Focus on details: When describing pictures, the speaker mentions specific details (e.g., "wooden seats," "brown sweater"). Practice including these small details in your own descriptions to make your speech more vivid.

By practicing with this video, you'll build the skills to handle real English speaking situations—from work interviews to casual conversations. Ready to start? Hit play and try shadowing the dialogue today!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare advised · is given · was amazed
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhas also been · has made · have agreed

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