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Test 3.

This is the IELTS listening test.

You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.

There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only.

The test is in four parts.

At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

Now turn to part one.

Part one.

You will hear a man called Jack giving advice to a friend about surfing holidays.

First you have some time to look at questions one to six.

Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.

Jack, I'm thinking of taking the kids to the seaside on a surfing holiday this summer

and I wanted to ask your advice, as I know you're such an expert.

Well, I don't know about that.

But yes, I've done a bit of surfing over the years.

I'd thoroughly recommend it.

I think it's the kind of holiday all the family can enjoy together.

The thing about surfing is that it's great for all ages and all abilities.

My youngest started when he was only three.

Wow!

But it's quite physically demanding, isn't it?

I've heard you need to be pretty fit.

Yes, you'll certainly learn more quickly and won't tire as easily.

Well, that should be OK for us.

You've been surfing a few times in Ireland, haven't you?

Yes, there's some great surfing there which people don't always realise.

And which locations would you recommend?

There seem to be quite a few.

Yes, there are loads.

Last year we went to County Donogore.

There are several great places to surf there.

What about in County Clare?

I read that's also really good for surfing.

Yes, it is.

I've been there a few times.

Most people go to Le Hinch.

My kids love it there.

The waves aren't too challenging and the town is very lively.

Are there good hotels there?

Yes, some very nice ones.

And there are also a few basic hostels and campsites.

It's great if you need lessons, as the surf schools are excellent.

Sounds good.

Yes, and there's lots to see in the area, like those well -known cliffs.

I've forgotten the name of them.

Oh, don't worry.

I can look them up.

I've also been surfing in County Mayo, which is less well -known for surfing, but we had a really good time.

That was a few years ago, when the kids were younger.

There's a good surf school at Karaniski Beach.

How do you spell that?

C -A -R -R -O -W -N -I -S -K -E -Y OK

I put the kids into the surf camp they run during the summer for 10 to 16 year olds.

Oh, right.

How long was that for?

Three hours every day for a week.

It was perfect.

They were so tired out after that.

I can imagine.

One thing we did

while the kids were surfing was to rent some kayaks to have a look around the bay which is nearby.

It's really beautiful.

Oh, I'd love to do that.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.

Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.

Now, the only time I went to Ireland, it rained practically every day.

Hmm, yes, that can be a problem.

But you can surf in the rain, you know.

It doesn't have the same appeal somehow.

Well, the weather's been fine the last couple of years when I've been there.

But actually, it tends to rain more in August than in the spring or autumn.

September's my favourite month because the water is warmer then.

The only problem is that the kids are back to school then.

I know.

But one good thing about Irish summers is that it doesn't get too hot.

The average temperature is about 19 degrees and it usually doesn't go above 25 degrees.

That sounds all right.

Now, what about costs?

Surfing is a pretty cheap holiday, really.

The only cost is the hire of equipment.

You can expect to pay a daily rate of about 30 euros for the hire of a wetsuit and board.

But you can save about 40 euros if you hire by the week.

That's not too bad.

No. It's important to make sure you get good quality wetsuits.

You'll all get too cold if you don't.

And make sure you also get boots.

They keep your feet warm and it's easier to surf with them on too.

OK, well, thanks very much for that.

That is the end of part one.

You now have half a minute to check your answers to part one.

Thank you.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “CAM17 TEST3 P1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: surfing, surf, questions, answer, holiday. This video has 92 sentences and 803 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:27. The speaker talks at a steady 124 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 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

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
surf verb	/sɝf/	To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing.
hire verb	/ˈhaɪɹ/	To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
euro noun	/ˈjʊɹoʊ/	The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €
lesson noun	/ˈlɛs.ən/	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
carefully adverb	/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/	With care; attentively, circumspectly.
sheet noun	/ʃit/	A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
spell noun	/spɛl/	Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
physically adverb	/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/	In a physical manner.
autumn noun	/ˈɔtəm/	Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as…
realise verb		Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize.
boot noun	/but/	A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
practically adverb	/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.k(ə.)li/	In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
instruction noun	/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/	The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
cliff noun	/klɪf/	A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.
thoroughly adverb	/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/	In a thorough or complete manner.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
look around verb	To inspect a building or area.

Sentences worth repeating

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

I've heard you need to be pretty fit.
I read that's also really good for surfing.
I've been there a few times.
I've forgotten the name of them.
How do you spell that?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on	You've been surfing · I've also been surfing
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	I've done · I've heard · I've been
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	will be played · will be given
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	Mayo, which is · bay which is

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, don't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheet /ʃit/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

How to practise with this video

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

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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