Shadowing Practice: Cambridge 11 - Listening - Test 3 - Section 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Cambridge English, IELTS 11, Tests 1 to 4 Published by Cambridge University Press and Cambridge English Language Assessment 2016
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This recording is copyright.
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CD 2 Test 3
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You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections.
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At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to Section 1.
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Section 1.
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You will hear a woman telephoning a tourist office to ask about free activities.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Good morning, this is Burnham Tourist Office, Martin speaking.
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Oh, hello.
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I saw a poster about free things to do in the area, and it said people should phone you for information.
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I'm coming to Burnham with my husband
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and two children for a few days on June the 27th
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or possibly the 28th and I'd like some ideas for things to do on the 29th yes of course
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the date that the woman wants information about is the 29th of June
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so the letter C has been circled 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 6.
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Good morning, this is Burnham Tourist Office.
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Martin speaking.
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Oh, hello.
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I saw a poster about free things to do in the area and it said people should phone you for information.
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I'm coming to Burnham with my husband and two children for a few days on June the 27th,
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or possibly the 28th, and I'd like some ideas for things to do on the 29th.
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Yes, of course.
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OK.
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Then let's start with a couple of events especially for children.
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The Art Gallery is holding an event called Family Welcome that day, when there are activities and trails to use throughout the gallery.
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That sounds interesting.
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What time does it start?
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The gallery opens at 10 and the family welcome event runs from 10.30 until 2 o'clock.
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The gallery stays open until 5
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and several times during the day they're going to show a short film that the gallery has produced.
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It demonstrates how ceramics are made and there'll be equipment and materials for children to have a go themselves.
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Last time they ran the event there was a film about painting
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which went down very well with the children and they're now working on one about sculpture.
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I like the sound of that.
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And what other events happen in Burnham?
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Well, do you all enjoy listening to music?
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Oh yes.
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Well, there are several free concerts taking place at different times, one or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime and a couple in the evening.
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and they range from pop music to Latin American.
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The Latin American could be fun.
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What time is that?
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It's being repeated several times in different places.
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They're performing in the Central Library at one o'clock, then at four it's in the City Museum, and in the evening at seven-thirty there's a longer concert in the theatre.
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Right.
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I'll suggest that to the rest of the family.
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Something else you might be interested in is the boat race along the river.
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Oh, yes.
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Do tell me about that.
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The race starts at Offord Marina to the north of Burnham and goes as far as Summer Pool.
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The best place to watch it from is Charlesworth Bridge, though that does get rather crowded.
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And who's taking part?
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Well, local boat clubs, but the standard is very high.
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One of them came first in the West of England Regional Championship in May this year.
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It was the first time a team from Burnham has won.
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It means that next year they'll be representing the region in the National Championship.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
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Now I've heard something about Paxton Nature Reserve.
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It's a good place for spotting unusual birds, isn't it?
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That's right, throughout the year.
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There is a lake there as well as a river, and they provide a very attractive habitat.
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So it's a good idea to bring binoculars if you have them.
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And just at the moment, you can see various flowers that are pretty unusual.
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The soil at Paxton isn't very common.
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They're looking good right now.
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Right.
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Great.
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My husband will be particularly interested in that.
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And there's going to be a talk and slideshow about mushrooms, and you'll be able to go out and pick some afterwards and study the different varieties.
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Uh-huh.
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And is it possible for children to swim in the river?
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Yes.
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Part of it has been fenced off to make it safe for children to swim in.
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It's very shallow and there's a lifeguard on duty whenever it's open.
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The lake is too deep, so swimming isn't allowed there.
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OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things in case we go to Paxton.
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How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham?
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About 20 minutes, but parking is very limited so it's usually much easier to go by bus, and it takes about the same time.
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Right.
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Well, I'll discuss the options with the rest of the family.
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Thanks very much for all your help.
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You're welcome.
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Goodbye.
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Bye.
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That is the end of section 1.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now turn to section 2.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 96 sentences and 974 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:00. The speaker talks at a steady 122 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% 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 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- swim /swɪm/ (verb) — To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
- unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ (adjective) — Not usual, out of the ordinary.
- poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ (noun) — A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
- carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ (adverb) — With care; attentively, circumspectly.
- trail /tɹeɪl/ (noun) — The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the…
- afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ (adverb) — At a later or succeeding time; after that;
- flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ (noun) — A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual…
- soil /sɔɪl/ (noun) — A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.
- telephone /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ (noun) — A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to…
- sheet /ʃit/ (noun) — A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
- occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ (noun) — A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
- thirty /ˈθɝti/ (noun) — A commercial lasting 30 seconds.
- goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ — Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
- copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ (noun) — The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
- relate /ɹɪˈleɪt/ (verb) — To tell in a descriptive way.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- do in (verb) — To kill or end; to defeat.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- done for (adjective) — Doomed; without hope of recovery.
- go by (verb) — To pass or go past without much interaction.
- go down (verb) — To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one.
- go out (verb) — To leave, especially a building.
- work on (verb) — To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, isn't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, sheet /ʃit/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/
- Long words — get the stress right: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, binoculars /(ˌ)baɪˈnɑ.kjə.lɚz/
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 swim, unusual, poster.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be played · will be given · has been done |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been done · has been circled · has produced |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should phone · should answer |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will be · will see |
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.