Shadowing Practice: Cambridge 17 listening (Test-1) (Part-2) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You will hear a tour guide, Lou Miller,
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speaking to a group of people about a boat trip they are going to take around the Australian island of Tasmania.
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First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14. So, hello everyone.
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My name's Lou Miller, and I'm going to be your tour guide today, as we take this fantastic boat trip around the Tasmanian coast.
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Before we set off, I just want to tell you a few things about our journey.
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Our boats aren't huge, as you can see.
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We We already have three staff members on board, and on top of that,
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we can transport a further 15 people around the coastline.
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But please note, if there are more than 9 people on either side of the boat, we'll move some of you over,
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otherwise all 18 of us will end up in the sea.
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We've recently upgraded all our boats.
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They used to be jet black, but our new ones now have these comfortable dark red seats
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and a light green exterior in order to stand out from others and help promote our company.
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This gives our boats a rather unique appearance, don't you think?
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We offer you a free lunchbox during the trip, and we have three types.
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Lunchbox 1 contains ham and tomato sandwiches.
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Lunchbox 2 contains a cheddar cheese roll.
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And Lunchbox 3 is salad-based and also contains eggs and tuna.
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All three lunchboxes also have a packet of crisps and chocolate bar inside.
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Please let staff know which lunchbox you prefer.
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I'm sure I don't have to ask you not to throw anything into the sea.
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We don't have any bins to put litter in, but Jess, myself or Ray,
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our other guide, will collect it from you after lunch and put it all in a large plastic sack.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
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The engine on the boat makes quite a lot of noise, so before we head off, let me tell you a few things about what you're going to see.
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This area is famous for its ancient lighthouse, which you'll see from the boat as we turn past the first little island.
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It was built in 1838 to protect sailors, as a number of shipwrecks had led to significant loss of life.
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The construction itself was complicated, as some of the original drawings kept by the local council show.
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It sits right on top of the cliffs in a very isolated spot.
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In the 19th century, there were many jobs there, such as polishing the brass lamps,
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chopping firewood and cleaning windows that kept lighthouse keepers busy.
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These workers were mainly prison convicts until the middle of that century, when ordinary families willing to live in such circumstances took over.
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Some of you have asked me what creatures we can expect to see.
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I know everyone loves the penguins, but they're very shy and unfortunately tend to hide from passing boats,
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but you might see birds in the distance, such as sea eagles, flying around the cliff edges where they nest.
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When we get to the rocky area inhabited by fur seals, we'll stop and watch them swimming around the coast.
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They're inquisitive creatures, so don't be surprised if one pops up right in front of you.
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Their predators, orca whales, hunt along the coastline too, but spotting one of these is rare.
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Dolphins, on the other hand, can sometimes approach on their own or in groups as they ride the waves beside us.
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Lastly, I want to mention the caves.
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Tasmania is famous for its caves, and the ones we'll pass by are so amazing that people are lost for words when they see them.
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They can only be approached by sea, but if you feel that you want to see more than we're able to show you,
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then you can take a kayak into the area on another day, and one of our staff will give you more information on that.
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What we'll do is to go through a narrow channel, past some incredible rock formations,
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and from there we'll be able to see the openings to the caves, and at that point we'll talk to you about what lies beyond.
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That is the end of part two.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers to part two.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your listening skills by following a tour guide’s description of a boat trip around Tasmania. The activity focuses on enhancing your ability to understand spoken English, particularly in a travel context, while picking up useful vocabulary related to tourism and marine wildlife. This exercise is perfect for improving your English speaking practice, especially if you are preparing for the IELTS speaking test. By listening to the guide’s clear explanations, you'll learn how to communicate better about travel experiences.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Tour guide: A person who leads visitors and provides information about a place.
  • Lunchbox: A container for meals, often used for outings or picnics.
  • Penguins: Flightless seabirds known for their distinctive black and white coloring.
  • Fur seals: Marine mammals that can be found lounging on rocky shores or swimming in the ocean.
  • Caves: Natural underground chambers often leading to stunning geological formations.
  • Orca whales: Large, social marine mammals known as killer whales.
  • Inquisitive: Eager for knowledge; curious.
  • Unique appearance: Something that has a distinct look which sets it apart.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, try implementing shadowing techniques. This involves listening to the guide's speech and repeating it out loud in real-time. As the pace is moderate, this method will help you improve English pronunciation while also enhancing your fluency. Be mindful of the intonation and rhythm of Lou Miller's voice; mimicking it can significantly benefit your English speaking practice.

Also, consider using a shadowing app to record yourself while practicing. This will allow you to compare your pronunciation to the original audio. You can adjust your speed if necessary but aim to match the guide's tone and speed as closely as possible. Practicing this way regularly will prepare you for contexts similar to those found in IELTS speaking practice, where clarity and confidence are crucial.

Remember, learning English with YouTube resources like this one not only makes studying engaging but also exposes you to real-world language use, thus better preparing you for actual conversations.

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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