Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 LC TEST 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. The woman is carrying a tray of food.
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B. The woman is wearing a jacket.
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C. The woman is tying up her hair.
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D. The woman is removing her hat.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some people are standing next to a filing cabinet.
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B. Some people are searching through a desk.
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C. Some people are watching a presentation.
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D. Some people are looking at a book.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. A woman is holding a phone up to her ear.
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B. A woman is pouring a beverage into a glass.
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C. Some light fixtures are hanging from the ceiling.
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D. Some tiles are being installed in a hallway.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. A wooden crate is filled with vegetables.
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B. One of the men is putting vegetables into a shopping bag.
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C. A backpack has been set on the ground.
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D. One of the men is reaching into a bucket.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. Painting supplies have been laid out on the floor.
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B. He's laying a brush down on a windowsill C.
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He's lifting a can of paint by its handle D.
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Cans of paint have been placed on a stepstool
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Number 6 Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book A.
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A path is covered with fallen branches B.
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A tree is lying across a grassy area C.
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Some water has pooled on a path D.
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Some cyclists are riding through a field Number 7 Where is the conference being held?
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A. A three -day vacation B.
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At the Riverview Hotel C.
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In the supply cabinet Number 8 When does the warehouse manager arrive?
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A. Sure, no problem.
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B. About 12 shipping boxes.
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C. Not until this afternoon.
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Number 9.
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There's a nice park nearby, right?
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A. Did you order paper for the copier?
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B. Yes, it's next to Greendale Lake.
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C. They're in the parking garage Number 10 Who sent the meeting minutes to the accounting department?
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A. Our office assistant B.
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They have a savings account C.
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Cash and credit cards
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Number 11 I'd like to know what you think of our
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new finance analyst a i've prepared the decorations for tomorrow
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b he seems very competent c it's finally stopped raining number 12.
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let's go on the company retreat a oh did he b yes that's a good idea C.
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He tried to solve that problem.
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Number 13.
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What time can I pick up my glasses?
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A. No, it's not very heavy.
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B. About 20 meters.
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C. We close at 6 o 'clock.
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Number 14.
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The sales team knows how to use the tracking software, don't they?
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A. It's on the lower shelf.
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B. A 12 .30 departure.
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C. I haven't seen them using it yet.
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Number 15.
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Are you going to the hardware store on Mill Street?
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A. That store hasn't opened yet.
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B. The blue package you sent me.
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C. Some nails and a hammer.
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Number 16.
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Would you be able to write the introduction for the workshop?
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A. That was a great book.
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B. Okay, I'd be happy to.
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C. He doesn't have any more.
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Number 17.
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I picked up some flowers for Tunji's retirement party.
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A. No, pick any day.
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B. That was thoughtful.
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C. A delivery driver.
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Number 18.
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Which meeting room did you tell the interns to go to?
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A. The Jefferson room.
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B. The meeting was fun, thanks.
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C. Yes, it's a conference call.
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Number 19.
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Is your dental appointment next Tuesday?
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A. You can borrow mine.
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B. I'll have to check my calendar.
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C. Yes, it was a good meeting.
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Number 20.
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Why aren't there any brochures in the lobby?
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A. No, I haven't received my confirmation email yet.
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B. My winter coat.
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C. Because someone just took the last one.
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Number 21.
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What's the process for submitting my expense report?
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A. You send it to the finance department.
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B. The end of the day.
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C. That's correct.
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Number 22.
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Do you sell your products online or in stores?
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A. About 20 % off B.
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A product demonstration C.
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Only online Number 23 How often do you charge this device?
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A. Whenever the light turns red B.
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A wireless one C.
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At the hardware store Number 24 The tickets to Friday night's concert cost $10 each.
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A. Actually, they're $15.
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B. No, I can't play the guitar.
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C. It's in aisle 5.
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Number 25.
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Can't you update the database today?
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A. I did it yesterday.
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B. That's an interesting movie.
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C. No, just me.
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How are we going to fit the extra supplies in that closet?
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A. I've already read them.
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B. Natalie's in charge of supplies.
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C. It's the door at the end of the hallway.
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Number 27.
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Have all the new windows been installed?
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A. A.
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Sure, I'll close the blinds.
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B. The construction crew is almost finished.
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C. This isn't the tallest ladder available.
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Number 28.
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Would you rather go to lunch now or at noon?
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A. I'm taking a client to lunch.
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B. On the corner of 4th and Main.
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C. The daily special is soup and a sandwich.
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Number twenty -nine You're taking the training in the afternoon, aren't you?
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A. The new head of the accounting department.
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B. No, I take my coffee black.
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C. Well, it depends on my schedule.
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Number thirty Shouldn't Ms. Ishida look over the financial projections?
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A. I just got this monitor.
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B. To the south entrance.
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C. I'm meeting with her at 10.
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Number 31.
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When are you going to choose a new project manager?
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A. The projector's not working correctly.
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B. Next to the front entrance.
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C. I'm really busy this week.
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Hey Oliver, did you see the focus group results for our new spicy cheddar cheese?
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everyone really liked it yes it should be a great addition to our company's line of cheeses
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several people mentioned that they'd like to use it in recipes to add to sauces for example
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so maybe we should consider selling a shredded version that would melt easily when cooked
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i'm sure we could do that i'll get in touch with the production manager with that request Number 32.
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What type of food product does the speaker's company sell?
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Number 33.
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What does the man suggest?
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Number 34.
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What does the woman say she will do?
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Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, I'm calling to book three tickets for this Thursday's tennis match.
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Are there any seats left?
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Just a few.
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Tickets for Thursday's match have been selling quickly.
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I'm not surprised.
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After all, Ife Rutimi won the regional championship tournament last month.
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Everyone wants to see her play after her incredible performance.
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What seats are available?
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Well, there's only one group of three seats together.
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Advance payment is required to hold them.
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Number 35.
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Why is the man calling?
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Number 36 What did Ife Ratimi do last month?
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Number 37 What does the woman say is required?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
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Thanks for agreeing to help me organize the library's annual fundraising dinner, Klaus.
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We hope the event brings in enough money to expand our children's book section.
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What task would you like me to start with?
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Well, I could use some help sending out the invitations.
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Okay, I can take care of that.
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Is there a list of attendees available?
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It's in my computer files.
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I'll email it to you.
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Number 38.
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What event are the speakers planning?
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Number 39.
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What task does the woman ask the man to help with?
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What does the woman say she will do?
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Hey Brian and Mateo.
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I found some great pens to give away at the community festival to promote our business.
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Great.
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Can we put our cleaning service logo on them?
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Yes, for no extra charge.
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And they're biodegradable.
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They're made from paper.
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So when we hand them out, we can mention that.
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As well as talk about the organic cleaning supplies our company uses.
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OK.
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I'll go ahead and order several cases.
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Number 41.
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What event are the speakers preparing for?
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Number 42.
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What is mentioned about some pens?
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Number 43.
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What does the woman offer to do?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
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electronics.
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Great.
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I just have one question.
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Do you provide a pickup service?
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No. Unfortunately, you'll have to bring everything here yourself.
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However, on our website, we list a number of companies that can remove and dispose of the items for you.
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Number 44.
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Where does the woman work?
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Number 45.
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What does the man want to dispose of?
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Number 46.
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What does the woman say can be found on a website?
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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Zaina, what a surprise!
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I haven't seen you since we took that class for business owners together last year.
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How are you?
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Great, thanks.
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I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd stop in for a cookie or a piece of cake.
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You have so many delicious baked goods here.
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Thank you.
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It's been a good year for business.
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I'm even considering opening a second location.
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Really?
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Well, I noticed that Sunnyvale restaurant went out of business, and the building's up for lease.
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It's very close to the local university.
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You'd probably get a lot of walk -in customers.
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Number 47.
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How do the speakers know each other?
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Number 48.
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What type of business does the man most likely own?
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Number 49.
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What advantage does the woman point out about a rental space?
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Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, Koji.
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I think our new video game is nearly ready to be released.
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Are you aware of any improvements that need to be made before then?
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Actually, I just finished testing the game this morning.
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I found a problem in the third stage of the game.
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There were a few times when my character couldn't move.
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Oh, that's strange.
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I double -checked the problem using a different controller.
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The same issue came up.
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Oh, I think Pauline had a similar problem with a game she tested.
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Maybe you should ask her about it.
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Number 50.
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Who most likely are the speakers?
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Number 51.
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What did the man recently do?
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Number 52.
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What does the woman suggest?
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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You've reached the maintenance office at Hillview Apartment Complex.
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Hi, this is Pahlavi Sen from Unit 35B.
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I'm calling because the new thermostat in my apartment isn't working.
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It keeps shutting off and turning on randomly, so my apartment is getting cold.
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When did this issue start?
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A few hours ago.
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The thermostat was just installed yesterday.
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Okay, I can come and take a look at it tomorrow morning.
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But it's supposed to be below freezing tonight.
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Number 53.
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Who most likely is the man?
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Number 54.
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What problem does the woman describe?
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Number 55.
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What does the woman mean when she says, It's supposed to be below freezing tonight.
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Good morning.
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Welcome to Jasper Bank.
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Thanks for meeting with us to discuss a loan for our business.
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Why don't you tell me more about your business?
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I understand it's a repair shop?
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Well, 10 years ago, we opened as a snowmobile repair shop.
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But after a few years...
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We also started renting out snowmobiles and other sports equipment.
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Yes, and because winter tourism has increased recently, we'd like to expand our space so that we can carry more inventory.
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Number 56.
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Why do the men want to speak to the woman?
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Number 57.
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What type of business do the men own?
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Number 58.
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According to the men, what has changed recently?
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
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Many of our factory workers have expressed interest in upgrading their skills.
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I'd like to implement a peer training program where learners shadow more experienced employees and observe how they do their jobs.
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I'm afraid that might become a burden for our long -time employees.
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They'll have to slow down their work to explain what they're doing.
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What if we videotaped experienced employees doing specific tasks?
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High -quality video can be recorded and edited with a smartphone.
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I like that idea.
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It would allow us to capture our workers' expertise without slowing down the production line.
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Number 59.
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What does the man want to do?
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Number 60.
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What is the woman concerned about?
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Number 61.
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What does the man mean when he says, High -quality video can be recorded and edited with a smartphone.
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questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation
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and calendar hi suresh i'm at the airport waiting for my flight i want to meet with a potential investor
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while i'm in chicago
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her name's marta gomez i can send you her contact information okay
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which day would you prefer to meet with her how about
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right after my meeting with the chicago staff okay by the way did you see
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that our company won an award for our contributions to the
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community it was just announced this morning number 62 where is the woman
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Number 63.
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Look at the graphic.
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When does the woman prefer to meet with an investor?
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Number 64.
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What good news does the man share?
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and web page list.
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Marion, we keep getting calls from people who want to visit the Botanical Garden but can't find parking information.
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Isn't it on our website?
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It is, but you have to click on the About Us page and scroll to the bottom of that page.
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Maybe people don't see it.
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Oh, I think we should move that information from the About Us page
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and make a separate page for directions and parking information.
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That way, people can find it more easily.
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I'd be happy to make that change, but we're in the middle of updating our software, so it'll have to wait until Monday.
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Number 65.
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Where do the speakers work?
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Number 66.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which page on the website does the man want to change?
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Number 67.
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Why does the woman say she cannot complete a task until Monday?
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and station map.
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Good news!
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We have finally received the go -ahead for our department's project to install bicycle racks at the train station downtown. At last!
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So, now we need to decide where to place the racks.
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How about by the station entrance?
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Hmm.
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If we ask riders, I bet they'd say that the most convenient spot is as close to the platform as possible.
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Let's do that.
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I'll contact some companies for estimates.
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Number 68.
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What news does the man share?
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Number 69.
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Look at the graphic.
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Where do the speakers decide to install some bicycle racks?
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Number 70.
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Why does the woman say she will contact some companies?
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following recorded message.
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You've reached Select Repair Service.
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We specialize in all makes and models of automobiles.
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Our factory -trained specialists will keep your vehicle running in top condition.
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As an added benefit, we offer extended warranties on all vehicles we service.
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You can enjoy three extra years of worry -free driving.
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Please note that Select Repair Service will be closing on Friday, June 30th, so we can complete our quarterly inventory of supplies.
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Thank you for your patience.
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A representative will be with you shortly.
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Number 71.
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What type of product does the business repair?
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Number 72.
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What special benefit does the speaker mention?
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Number 73.
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Why will a business close on Friday?
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Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following talk.
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Welcome new employees.
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My name is Diego and I facilitate all orientation sessions.
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Before we start today, you will need to set up your employee account.
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If you look at the first page of your training binder, you'll see your username and a temporary password.
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Please open the laptops you were given this morning and log in using those credentials.
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You will then be prompted to create your own password.
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Once that's complete, you'll have access to all your department's files.
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Please note that you can only access them from your company computer.
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Number 74.
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Who most likely is the speaker?
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Number 75.
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According to the speaker, what will the listeners find in a binder?
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Number 76.
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What does the speaker say about department files?
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Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following telephone message.
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Hello, this is Heather Ross calling from Denville Amusement Park.
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About a month ago, I ordered one of your new video game machines, Space Defenders.
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I'm really happy with my purchase, since the game has been incredibly popular with our park guests.
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I'm considering buying some additional machines in the near future.
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I heard you may be releasing a new game soon.
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Could you call me back and let me know if that's true?
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Thanks.
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Number 77.
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Where does the speaker work?
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Number 78.
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What does the speaker say about an item she ordered a month ago?
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Number 79.
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What does the speaker ask the listener to confirm?
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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The first agenda item for our board meeting is the annual sales report.
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We're all disappointed by the drop in our clothing sales.
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The decline is mostly due to distribution issues.
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Because our factories are all overseas, it takes too long for orders to reach customers.
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So, I'm recommending that we start manufacturing some clothing locally.
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We'll be looking for a location to build a manufacturing facility.
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I hired a consultant to put together a list of locations we could use.
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He'll be at our next board meeting to explain the pros and cons of each.
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Number 80 What type of product does the speaker's company make?
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Number 81 What does the speaker recommend doing?
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Number 82 What will happen at the next meeting?
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following announcement.
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Attention passengers!
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All trains to Midway Station are delayed for track repairs.
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Repair crews are working on a stretch of track just south of the town of Whedon.
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They expect to complete the repair within the hour.
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We apologize for the delay.
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We understand that many commuters need to get to Midway as soon as possible.
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A bus will be departing for that destination in 15 minutes.
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Also, a reminder that the station cafe opens at 8 a .m., and there are food kiosks on Platform 1.
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Number 83.
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What is the announcement mainly about?
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Number 84.
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Why does the speaker say, A bus will be departing for that destination in 15 minutes.
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Number 85.
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What does the speaker remind the listeners about?
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questions 86 through 88 refer to the following telephone message i'm
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calling about the work my design team's doing to update your
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company logo i've just emailed two versions for you to review
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the first is a modern design with bold colors
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and simple lettering the second image reflects the history of your brand and its logo.
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It's less trendy, but it doesn't depart much from the original, which you may prefer.
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Take your time to think about which one you'd like to choose.
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I'll be on vacation all next week, but if you call the office, my assistant will set up a meeting for when I get back.
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Number 86.
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Where does the speaker most likely work?
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Number 87.
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What did the listener receive by e -mail?
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Number 88.
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Why is the speaker unavailable next week?
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following speech.
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After the Transportation Agency released the draft of our improvement plan last week,
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members of the press asked if we're considering installing more fuel -efficient engines in our trains.
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I've scheduled this press conference to officially respond to your inquiries.
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Eighteen months ago, we hired a firm to determine if this upgrade would be feasible for our trains.
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It reported that the upgrade would be economical only for relatively new trains, That is, those less than five years old.
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All of ours are at least ten years old.
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I hope this addresses your questions.
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If you're interested in more details, email our Media Relations Department to receive a summary of the findings.
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Number 89.
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Who most likely are the listeners?
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Number 90.
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What does the speaker mean when she says, All of ours are at least 10 years old.
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Number 91.
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According to the speaker, what can be requested by email?
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Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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As regional sales manager, I want to explore the use of a more modernized payment system in our cosmetics stores.
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This system would allow any sales associate to take customer payments from a tablet anywhere in the store.
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Why should we do this?
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The main complaint about shopping at our stores is waiting in long lines to pay.
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A lot of our stores could benefit from this, but I've decided to conduct a trial run at our store in the Centre City Mall.
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By far, that's our busiest location.
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Number 92.
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What does the speaker want to do?
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Number 93.
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According to the speaker, what is the customer's main complaint?
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Number 94.
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Why does the speaker say, That's our busiest location.
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following broadcast and table.
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In local news, the downtown Reston office tower is completed.
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The most extraordinary feature of the building is its beautiful garden located in the lobby.
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Reston's management office has confirmed the tenant list for the building, and we interviewed the CEO of Barnum Financial Services about its new offices.
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He said he and his team are excited to move in in January.
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A recording of the full interview with the CEO is available on our website.
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Number 95.
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According to the speaker, what is special about the Reston office tower?
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Number 96.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which floors will be occupied in January?
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Number 97.
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What does the speaker say is available on a website?
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questions 98 through 100 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting
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and table good morning
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and thank you for attending this meeting for prospective investors zz
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mining has been planning to expand our operations by opening an
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additional silver mine let me show you the laboratory analysis of our exploratory drilling.
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On the screen you can see information about the ore extracted from different sites.
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The highest grade site had 410 grams of silver per ton of ore.
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However, the site with 390 grams per ton has a larger deposit, so that's where we'll build the new mine.
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Our next step is to apply for the necessary permits.
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We'll do that next week.
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Number 98.
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Who most likely are the listeners?
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Number 99.
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Look at the graphic.
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Where will a new mine be built?
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Number 100 What does the speaker say is the next step?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “ETS 2026 LC TEST 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: speaker, refer, meeting. This video has 487 sentences and 3739 words to shadow. The speech runs for 39:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 95 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 103 of its 487 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| graphic adjective | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | Drawn, pictorial. |
| installed verb | /ɪnˈstɔːld/ | readied for use |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| expand verb | /ɪkˈspænd/ | To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. |
| logo noun | /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ | A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization. |
| investor noun | /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ | A person who invests money in order to make a profit. |
| rack noun | /ɹæk/ | A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other. |
| excerpt noun | /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/ | A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition. |
| clothing noun | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… |
| telephone noun | /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ | A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to… |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
| downtown noun | /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ | The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| look over verb | To check quickly; to make a brief or cursory visual inspection of. | |
| put together verb | To assemble, construct, build, or formulate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What's the process for submitting my expense report?
- Can't you update the database today?
- Why don't you tell me more about your business?
- I understand it's a repair shop?
- Isn't it on our website?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If we ask riders, I bet they'd say · if this upgrade would be |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | have been selling · has been planning |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been set · have been laid · have been placed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being installed · is filled · has been set |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 77 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, thirty /ˈθɝti/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/, disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/
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 refer, repair, listener.
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.