Shadowing Practice: Cambridge 10 Test 3 Section 2 Listening - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Section 2.
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You will hear a woman called Alice Bussell talking on the radio about the Dolphin Conservation Trust,
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an organisation which tries to protect dolphins.
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First, You have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.
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Today we're pleased to have on the show Alice Bussell from the Dolphin Conservation Trust.
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Tell us about the trust, Alice.
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Well, obviously its purpose is to protect dolphins in seas all around the world.
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It tries to raise people's awareness of the problems these marine creatures are suffering because of pollution and other threats.
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It started 10 years ago and it's one of the fastest growing animal charities in the country
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although it's still fairly small compared with the big players in animal protection.
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We're particularly proud of the work we do in education.
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Last year we visited a huge number of schools in different parts of the country,
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going round to talk to children and young people aged from 5 to 18.
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In fact, about 35 % of our members are children.
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The charity uses its money to support campaigns, for example, for changes in fishing policy and so forth.
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biologist with dolphin expertise to monitor populations.
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Of course, many people give their services on a voluntary basis, and we now have volunteers working in observation, office work and other things.
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I should also tell you about the award we won from the Charity Commission last year for our work in education.
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Although it's not meant an enormous amount of money for us, it has made our activities even more widely publicised and understood,
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In the long term, it may not bring in extra members, but we're hoping it'll have this effect.
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Is it possible to see dolphins in UK waters?
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Yes, in several locations.
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And we have a big project in the east part of Scotland.
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This has long been a haven for dolphins because it has very little shipping.
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However, that may be about to change soon because oil companies want to increase exploration there.
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We're campaigning against this because, although there'll be little pollution from oil, exploration creates a lot of underwater noise.
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It means the dolphins can't rest and socialise.
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This is how I became interested in dolphin conservation in the first place.
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I had never seen one and I hadn't been particularly interested in them at school.
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Then I came across this story about a family of dolphins
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who had to leave their home in the Moray Firth
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because of the oil companies and about a child who campaigned to save them.
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I couldn't put the book down.
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I was hooked.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20.
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I'm sure our listeners will want to find out what they can do to help.
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You mentioned the Adopt a Dolphin scheme.
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Can you tell us about that? Of course.
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People can choose one of our dolphins to sponsor.
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They receive a picture of it and news updates.
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I'd like to tell you about four which are currently being adopted by our members: Moondancer, Echo, Kiwi and Samson.
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Unfortunately, Echo is being rather elusive this year and hasn't yet been sighted by our observers, but we remain optimistic that he'll be out there soon.
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All the others have been out in force.
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Samson and Moondancer are often photographed together.
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But it's Kiwi who's our real character, as she seems to love coming up close for the cameras.
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And we've captured her on film hundreds of times.
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They all have their own personalities.
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Moondancer is very elegant and curves out and into the water very smoothly, whereas Samson has a lot of energy.
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He's always leaping out of the water with great vigour.
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You'd probably expect him to be the youngest.
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He's not quite.
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That's Kiwi.
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but Samson's the latest of our dolphins to be chosen for the scheme.
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Kiwi makes a lot of noise, so we can often pick her out straight away.
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Echo and Moondancer are noisy too, but Moondancer's easy to find because she has a particularly large fin on her back, which makes her easy to identify.
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So, yes, they're all very different.
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Well, they sound a fascinating group.
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That is the end of section two.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now turn to section 3.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Using the video featuring Alice Bussell from the Dolphin Conservation Trust is an excellent opportunity for English speaking practice. The discussion focuses on the importance of dolphin conservation, providing a context rich in environmental vocabulary and phrases. By shadowing Alice's speech, learners can not only enhance their comprehension skills but also practice articulating complex ideas clearly and confidently. Engaging with content that discusses real-world issues enables learners to relate better to the language, improving English pronunciation and fluency. Furthermore, practicing in a context that involves education and awareness can help you become more articulate in expressing your thoughts on global topics.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several grammatical structures and expressions stand out, providing great material for learners to explore:

  • Present Simple Tense: Phrases like "its purpose is to protect dolphins" and "it tries to raise people's awareness" emphasize the ongoing nature of the organization's mission. Practicing such expressions helps learners describe current actions and situations.
  • Modals of Possibility: Alice uses phrases like "It may not bring in extra members," which illustrate the conditionality in her statements. This is valuable for learners to express uncertainty or possibilities in their conversations.
  • Compound Sentences: The speaker combines multiple ideas, as in "We have a big project in the east part of Scotland because it has very little shipping." Shadowing these phrases can aid in learning how to connect thoughts and maintain flow in spoken English.
  • Direct Speech: Expressions like "I'd like to tell you about..." provide insight into how to introduce topics conversationally, which can enhance the learners’ engagement during speaking activities.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing Alice Bussell’s speech, learners may encounter specific words or expressions that could pose pronunciation challenges:

  • Conservation: Pay attention to the stress on the third syllable (/kɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/), as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
  • Elusive: This word can be tricky due to its ending; learners should practice its smooth pronunciation: /ɪˈluː.sɪv/.
  • Campaign: Note the pronunciation of the 'a' and the emphasis on the second syllable (/kæmˈpeɪn/) to sound more natural.

By focusing on these challenging words and using resources like a shadowing site that supports improvement in English pronunciation, learners can better align their spoken English with native speakers.

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 itwas hooked · being adopted · been sighted
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhas made · have been · we've captured
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingfour which are · back, which makes

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 →