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Test 4.

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 an answer sheet.

Now turn to part one.

Part one.

You will hear a man who works at an employment agency phoning a woman who is looking for a job.

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

Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.

Hello.

Oh, hello.

Is that Julie Davison?

Yes.

This is Greg Preston from the Employment Agency.

We met last week when you came in to inquire about office work.

Oh, that's right.

Now, we've just had some details come in of a job which might interest you.

OK.

So this is a position for a receptionist.

I believe you've done that sort of work before.

Yes, I have.

I worked in a sports centre for a couple of years before I got married and had the children.

Right.

Well, this job's in Fordham, so not too far away for you, and it's at the medical centre there.

OK.

So where exactly is that?

It's quite near the station on Chaston's Road.

Sorry?

Chaston's Road.

That's C -H -A -S -T -O -N -S.

OK, thanks.

So what would the work involve?

Dealing with inquiries from patients?

Yes.

And you'd also be involved in making appointments, whether face -to -face or on the phone, and rescheduling them if necessary.

Fine.

That shouldn't be a problem.

And another of your duties would be keeping the centre's database up to date.

Then you might have other general administrative duties as well.

But those would be the main ones.

OK.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.

Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.

Now, when the details came in, I immediately thought of you because one thing they do require is someone with experience.

And you did mention your work at the sports centre when you came in to see us.

Yes, in fact I enjoyed that job.

Is there anything else they're looking for?

Well, they say it's quite a high -pressure environment.

They're always very busy, and patients are often under stress, so they want someone who can cope with that and stay calm

and at the same time be confident when interacting with the public.

Well, after dealing with three children all under five, I reckon I can cope with that.

I'm sure you can.

And then another thing they mention is that they're looking for someone with good IT skills.

Not a problem.

So you'd be interested in following this up?

Sure.

When would it start?

Well, they're looking for someone from the beginning of next month.

But I should tell you that this isn't a permanent job.

It's temporary.

So the contract would be just to the end of September.

But they do say that there could be further opportunities after that.

OK.

And what would the hours be?

Well, they want someone who can start at a quarter to eight in the morning.

Could you manage that?

Yes.

My husband would have to get the kids up and off to my mother's.

She's going to be looking after them while I'm at work.

What time would I finish?

1 .15.

That should work out all right.

I can pick the kids up on my way home and then I'll have the afternoon with them.

Oh, one thing.

Is there parking available for staff at the centre?

Yes, there is.

And it's also on a bus route.

Right.

Well, I expect I'll have the car, but it's good to know that.

OK, so where do I go from here?

Well, if you are happy for me to do so, I'll forward your CV and references,

and then the best thing would probably be for you to phone them so they can arrange for an interview.

Great.

Well, thank you very much.

You're welcome.

Bye now.

Bye.

That is the end of part one.

You now have one 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 “CAM18 TEST4 P1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: questions, answer, centre, test, hear. This video has 93 sentences and 746 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.

Key vocabulary in this video

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

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
temporary adjective	/ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/	Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
carefully adverb	/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/	With care; attentively, circumspectly.
administrative adjective	/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/	Of or relating to administering or administration.
skill noun	/skɪl/	A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
sheet noun	/ʃit/	A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
database noun	/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/	A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
involve verb	/ɪnˈvɑlv/	To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include.
inquiry noun	/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/	The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
instruction noun	/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/	The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
interact verb	/ɪn.təˈɹækt/	To engage in communication and other shared activities (with someone).
arrange verb	/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/	To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.
distress noun	/dɪˈstɹɛs/	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
reckon verb	/ˈɹɛkən/	To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.
inquire verb	/ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/	To ask (about something).
receptionist noun	/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/	An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
work out verb	/ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/	To calculate.

Sentences worth repeating

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

I believe you've done that sort of work before.
Is there anything else they're looking for?
So you'd be interested in following this up?
Could you manage that?
What time would I finish?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	will be played · will be given · be involved
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	man who works · someone who can
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	we've just had · you've done

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheet /ʃit/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
Long words — get the stress right: temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/, administrative /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/, inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/

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 temporary, carefully, administrative.

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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