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- Test four.
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Section 1.
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You will hear a woman phoning a hotel about holding a party there.
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First, You have some time to look at questions 1 to 7.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 7.
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Good morning, Claire House Hotel.
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Andrew speaking.
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I'm the Events Manager.
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Good morning, Andrew.
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My name's Samantha.
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I'm arranging a party for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, and I'm ringing to ask about hiring a room sometime next September.
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Also, my parents and several of the guests will need accommodation.
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Okay, I'm sure we can help you with that.
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Will you be having a sit -down meal or a buffet?
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Probably a sit -down.
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And do you know how many people there'll be?
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Around 80, I think.
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Well, we have two rooms that can hold that number.
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One is the Adelphi room.
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That can seat eighty -five, or hold over a hundred if people are standing for a buffet.
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Right.
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If you have live music, there's room for four or five musicians in the gallery.
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Overlooking the room.
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Our guests usually appreciate the fact that the music can be loud enough for dancing, but not too loud for conversation.
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Yes.
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I really don't like it when you can't talk.
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Exactly.
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Now, the Adelphi room is at the back of the hotel.
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and there are French windows leading out onto the terrace.
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This has a beautiful display of pots of roses at that time of the year.
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Which direction does it face?
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South -west.
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So that side of the hotel gets the sun in the afternoon and early evening.
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Very nice.
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From the terrace, you can see the area of trees within the grounds of the hotel.
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Or you can stroll through there to the river.
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That's on the far side, so it isn't visible from the hotel.
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Okay.
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Then another option is the Carlton room.
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This is a bit bigger.
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It can hold up to 110 people.
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And it has the advantage of a stage, which is useful if you have any entertainment, or indeed a small band can fit onto it.
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Hmm.
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And can you go outside from the room?
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No. The Carlton room is on the first floor.
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But on one side the windows look out onto the lake, Lovely.
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I think either of those rooms would be suitable.
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Can I tell you about some of the options we offer in addition?
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Please do.
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As well as a meal, you can have an MC.
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A master of ceremonies, who'll be with you throughout the party.
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What exactly is the MC's function?
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I suppose they make a speech during the meal if we need one, do they?
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That's right.
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All our MCs are trained as public speakers, so they can easily get people's attention.
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'Many guests are glad to have someone who can make themselves heard above the chatter.
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And they're also your support.
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If anything goes wrong, The MC will deal with it, so you can relax.
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Great.
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I'll need to ask you about food, but something else that's important is accommodation.
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You obviously have rooms in the hotel, but do you also have any other accommodation?
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Like cabins, for example?
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Yes, there are five in the grounds.
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All self -contained.
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They each sleep two to four people and have their own living room, bathroom and small kitchen.
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That sounds perfect for what we'll need.

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Why This IELTS Listening Clip Is Perfect for Speaking Practice

This video’s dialogue between Samantha and Andrew is ideal for honing conversational English. It features natural, everyday speech—complete with pauses, questions, and clarifications—that mirrors real-life interactions. The topic of arranging a party is relatable, making it easier to focus on pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. For learners using the shadowing technique, this clip’s clear, moderate pace ensures you can follow along without feeling overwhelmed, making it a great tool to improve English pronunciation.

Breaking Down Natural Speech Patterns

Let’s look at a few lines that showcase authentic communication: - “I'm arranging a party for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, and I'm ringing to ask about hiring a room sometime next September.” This sentence uses a casual structure (“I'm ringing”) and connects two ideas smoothly, reflecting how we speak in real life. - “Our guests usually appreciate the fact that the music can be loud enough for dancing, but not too loud for conversation.” The phrase “appreciate the fact that” is a common way to explain preferences, and the contrast (“but not too loud”) adds natural flow. - “Can I tell you about some of the options we offer in addition?” This polite question uses “in addition” instead of “also,” showing varied vocabulary. These examples highlight how native speakers balance clarity with conversational tone—key for mastering shadow speech.

A Simple Shadowing Practice Routine

To make the most of this clip, try a repeat-and-record loop:

  1. Listen to 5-10 seconds of the dialogue, focusing on stress and intonation.
  2. Pause and repeat the segment immediately, mimicking the speaker’s rhythm and pronunciation (this is shadowspeak).
  3. Record yourself, then compare it to the original. Note differences in vowel sounds or pauses.
  4. Repeat until your version matches the natural flow.
This routine trains your mouth to form sounds like a native and helps you internalize conversational patterns. Over time, you’ll notice your speech becomes more fluid and confident.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingstage, which is · someone who can
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill hear · will not hear · will need
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm arranging · are standing

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →