Shadowing Practice: Dreamtime Travel Agency With Answers | IELTS LISTENING Section-1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Cambridge IELTS 5 by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Published by Cambridge University Press This recording is copyright
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CD 1 Test 1 You will hear a number of different recordings and you'll 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'll 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,
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you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to section one.
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Section 1.
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You will hear a telephone conversation between a travel consultant and a customer.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.
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You will see that there is an example which 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 afternoon, Dreamtime Travel.
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How can I help you?
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Oh, hello.
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I'm interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here.
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Yes, we operate several tours up the coast.
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Where in particular did you want to go?
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Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales.
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Was it whale watching?
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Oh, that's our whale watch experience.
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It's very popular, and it's based in a lovely little town with nice beaches.
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The holiday is called Whale Watch Experience,
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so Whale Watch Experience has been written on the form.
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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 one to four
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good afternoon dreamtime travel how can i help you oh hello
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i'm interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near
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here yes we operate several tours up the coast where in particular did you want to go?
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Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales.
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Was it whale watching?
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Oh, that's our whale watch experience.
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It's very popular, and it's based in a lovely little town with nice beaches.
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Oh, right.
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And how long does it last?
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It's two days.
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That includes four hours travel time each way from here.
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Good.
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I don't want to be away any longer than that.
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So, is that by coach actually it's by minibus we like to keep those two as small and personal
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so we don't take a whole coach load of people in
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fact we only take up to 15 people on this tour although we do run it with just 12
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or 13 all right
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so do you run these stores often well it depends on
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the time of year of course in peak times like the summer holidays we do them every weekend
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but at the moment it's usually once a month at most.
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And when is the next one going?
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Hmm, let me see.
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There's one in three weeks' time,
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which is April the 18th,
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and then we don't have another one until June the second all right
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and is April a good time to go pretty good though
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the really good time is later in the year I have to say though
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that the Wales sighting is only one of the many things
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offered really yes the hotel itself where you stay has great facilities.
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It's called the Palisades.
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The Paris what?
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No, it's actually the Palisades.
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P-A-L-L-I-S-A-D-E-S.
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It's right on the main beach there.
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Oh, I see.
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All of the rooms have nice views and the food is really good there too.
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Oh, right.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation,
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you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
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and what about the other things you know that are included in the price
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oh there are lots of things
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if you don't want to do the whale watch cruise your
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guide will take anyone who is interested either on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel
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and there's no extra charge for that
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or on a fishing trip that's an extra twelve dollars i think and And there's also a reptile park in town.
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That costs more or less the same.
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No, I think I'd prefer whales to snakes.
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Yeah, and if you just want to relax,
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you're free to sit by the hotel pool or go down the beach.
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Oh, and they also have tennis courts at the hotel,
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but you have to pay for those by the hour.
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But there are table tennis tables downstairs,
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and they are part of the accommodation package.
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Just speak to your guide.
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Well, that sounds good.
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So how much is the basic tour price?
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At this time of year,
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it's usually around $300, but let me check.
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Oh, it's actually $280.
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And the next tour, are there any places on that one?
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How many people is it for?
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There are two of us.
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Yes, that should be fine.
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Can I just mention that we require all bookings to be made at least 14 days before you travel,
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to avoid cancellations of tours?
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And if you cancel within seven days of departure,
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you will have to pay 50% of your total booking.
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Okay.
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And you also need to pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking.
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Can I pay that by credit card?
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Yes, you can.
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All right.
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What I'll do is I'll talk to my partner and get back to you.
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Fine.
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So, I'll make a provisional booking, shall I?
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Two for the Whale Watch experience.
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Let me issue you with a customer reference number for when you call back.
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Do you have a pen?
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Yes.
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OK.
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It's 39745T.
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That's T for Tango.
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When you call back, ask to speak to the tour manager.
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That's me, Tracy.
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Fine, I will.
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That is the end of section one.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice listening comprehension and speaking skills through a simulated telephone conversation between a travel consultant and a customer discussing holiday options. The scenario emphasizes practical language used in travel inquiries, enabling learners to enhance their ability to communicate effectively while discussing travel plans. You will focus on understanding key questions and responses in a natural conversation, leading to improved listening skills and greater confidence in speaking English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Whale Watching - An activity involving observing whales in their natural habitat.
  • Travel Consultant - A professional who provides advice and organizes travel arrangements.
  • Tour - A journey or excursion for pleasure with a guide.
  • Minibus - A smaller bus typically used for transporting a group of people.
  • Peak Times - Periods when demand for travel is at its highest.
  • Stay Duration - The length of time one spends on a trip.
  • Personal Touch - A quality of service that feels warm and individualized.

Practice Tips

To effectively enhance your speaking skills, consider using a shadowing technique as you listen to this recording. The conversation is delivered in a clear, deliberate manner, making it ideal for practice. Start by listening to a short segment of the dialogue, then pause it and attempt to repeat what you heard using a shadowing app or similar tools. This will help you mimic the tone and pace of the speakers, reinforcing your pronunciation and intonation.

As you practice the shadow speech, focus on the natural flow of the conversation. Pay attention to the expressions used when making inquiries and the way responses are structured—this will aid in making your own conversations sound more fluid and natural. Try to record yourself while practicing; listening back will provide insights into your progress and areas to improve. The more you engage with the material using the shadowspeaks approach, the more confident and proficient you will become in speaking English.

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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