Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 LC TEST 10 - 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. He's reaching for the ceiling.
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B. He's carrying a bucket of paint.
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C. He's fixing a doorway.
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D. He's climbing down a ladder.
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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. She's reading a poster on the wall.
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B. A chair is propped against the door.
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C. A laptop has been left open.
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D. She's speaking into a microphone.
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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. They're strolling in a park.
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B. They're shaking hands.
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C. He's holding up an umbrella.
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D. She's handing him a phone.
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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 car is being towed down a street.
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B. Some men are removing a tire from a truck.
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C. One of the men is unloading equipment from a truck.
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D. A building has a clock tower on top of it.
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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. Some of the bicycles are being repaired.
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B. The bicycles are lined up in a row.
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C. One of the bicycles is leaning against a traffic sign.
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D. A bicycle path is being painted.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. Some ships are moving under a bridge.
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B. Some boats are docked near a shore.
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C. A ferry boat is traveling through a marina.
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D. There are buildings along the side of a street.
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Number 7.
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Would you like me to order some more business cards for you?
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A. Sure, that'd be great.
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B. They'll be busy at that time.
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C. No, it wasn't.
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Number 8.
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Why don't you ask Ms. Kim for help?
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A. Because she's on a conference call.
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B. There's no more paper in the cabinet.
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C. I've already seen that one.
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Do you want to review the report together or on your own?
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A. No, I don't need any more copies.
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B. I'd prefer to look it over myself.
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C. A 15 -page document.
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Number 10.
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When's the marketing conference?
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A. The convention center downtown.
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B. Sometime next month.
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C. I need a room with a projector.
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Number 11.
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Where are the safety goggles kept?
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A. I'm visiting an eye doctor soon.
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B. They're in the first floor supply closet.
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C. Sure, I'll try them on.
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Number 12.
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When did this restaurant change its name?
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A. Yes, it is well known.
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B. I'm not sure.
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C. It's my favorite type of cuisine.
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Number 13.
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Did we complete the inventory, or is there more to do?
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A. Okay, that'd be fine.
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B. We're not quite finished.
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C. About $1 ,000.
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Number 14.
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Can you get me a sandwich from the cafe down the street?
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A. He left an hour ago.
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B. The street signs will be replaced next week.
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C. I'm just about to start a meeting.
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How can we interest the client in our business?
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A. By sharing positive customer reviews.
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B. No, I didn't go this year.
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C. At the meeting last Wednesday.
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Are you planning to work at home tomorrow?
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A. Yes, in the city directory.
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B. Every day at 3 o 'clock.
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C. No, I'll be going into the office.
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Don't you have the promotional materials with you?
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A. Thanks, that's great news.
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B. Yes, they're in my bag.
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C. It's lightweight but durable.
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Number 18.
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The projector needs to be fixed before our presentation.
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A. A technician has been notified B.
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The quarterly sales figures C.
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These pens have our logo on them
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Number 19 What's the price of this printer?
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A. I don't work here B.
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It's on Washington Avenue C.
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Yes, I like it a lot
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Number 20 How many people are attending the orientation session?
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A. There should be 21 people.
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B. Maybe next week.
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C. I can't see the screen.
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Number 21 There's a free shuttle bus to the airport, right?
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A. She has an overnight flight.
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B. Yes, it stops right outside.
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C. No, I don't have any.
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Number 22.
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Who has time to edit this article?
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A. The library is on Walton Street.
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B. To meet the client.
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C. It was checked this morning.
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Number 23.
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What time does the factory shift end?
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A. Because it's too far.
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B. I'm glad you like it.
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C. The schedule is posted in the break room.
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Number 24.
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These train tickets are expensive.
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A. Just a one -way ticket, please.
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B. Did you complete the training?
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C. Yes, it's an express train.
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Number 25 Isn't this television prototype supposed to have more advanced features?
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A. He has an advanced degree in economics.
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B. We're already over budget.
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C. I really enjoyed that television program.
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Number 26 What should we do to prepare for the sales meeting?
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A. Let's discuss it after lunch B.
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With the 16 summer interns C.
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The conference center on Mill Street Number 27
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Do you think Ms. Wong would be interested in joining the event planning committee?
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A. Let's reserve the hotel ballroom B.
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She'll be on vacation for the next month C.
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I'd love a cup of tea
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Number 28 Dr. Marino has the survey results on his desk A.
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His office door is locked B.
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He passed his driving test C.
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The pharmacy on Maple Street Number 29
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The keynote speech wasn't very inspiring, was it?
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A. It was too technical.
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B. No, the one on the right side.
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C. Some receipts for expenses.
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Our company is upgrading its bookkeeping software.
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A. No, I took a different flight.
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B. How was your business trip to Shanghai?
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C. I signed up for a training session this morning.
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Number 31.
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Should we set up the buffet table for tomorrow's luncheon indoors or outdoors?
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A. I haven't seen her.
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B. We won't need any more copies.
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C. It's supposed to be a beautiful day.
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Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.
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Bianca, the retail space next door to us will become available in June.
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That means we can begin the store expansion we've been planning.
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That's great news.
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After we increase our space, we can finally do more than just sell musical instruments.
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I knew you'd be happy to hear the news.
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We'll be able to add practice rooms so we can offer private music lessons by the end of the year.
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Number 32 2.
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What is the speaker's business planning to do in June?
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Number 33.
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Where do the speakers most likely work?
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Number 34.
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What does the man say he would like to do by the end of the year?
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Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, I'm working on renovating the lobby of my office, and I'd like to get some paint for the walls.
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Sure, what do you have in mind?
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Well, I want to paint the walls with one of the colors from our new logo, either green or red.
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Hmm.
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I wouldn't choose red.
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It will fade too fast.
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Oh, okay.
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Then let's go with green.
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Do you have a copy of the logo with you?
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If I have the image, I can mix a custom paint to match it.
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Actually, I don't.
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Well, if you email me a picture of the logo, I can have the paint ready for you by Friday.
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Number 35.
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What type of project is the man working on?
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Number 36.
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Why does the woman recommend avoiding the color red?
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Number 37.
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What does the woman ask the man to do?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
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That area is pass security.
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I can use information on the boarding pass to locate the luggage for you.
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Number 38.
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What is the man trying to do?
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Number 39.
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What does the woman ask to see?
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Why does the woman say, That area is past security.
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.
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We're so happy to have you join our office as our new dental hygienist, Maria.
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As you know, you'll be cleaning our patient's teeth before I come in to complete the exam.
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I'll also be responsible for updating the patient's files and scheduling their next appointments, right?
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Yes.
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We use a software program called DentalX for all our patient records.
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Have you used it before?
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Yes, I'm familiar with that software.
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Great.
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Also remember that our office closes every day from 12 to 1 .30 for lunch, so please be mindful of that when scheduling patients.
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Number 41.
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Where do the speakers most likely work?
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Number 42.
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What does the woman say she is familiar with?
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Number 43.
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What does the man remind the woman about?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Next, I wanted to check with the design team about our water permeable bricks for walkways.
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I think the bricks will be popular in areas with water drainage problems,
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but I'm concerned that the final design won't be ready in time for the trade show.
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Right.
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We still need to finish the durability testing.
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Camille, how's that going?
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So far, they seem to be as durable as we anticipated, but we still have a few more tests to run.
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Great.
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Please keep me posted on your progress.
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In the meantime, we should start putting together a promotional video to show at our booth at the trade show.
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Who'd like to help me with that project?
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Number 44.
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What is the man concerned about?
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Number 45.
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What is Camille working on?
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Number 46.
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What would the man like assistance with?
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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Excuse me, officer.
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Do you happen to know where rideshare drivers park to wait for passengers?
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It's my first time at this airport.
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Yes.
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Drive to the pickup area by Terminal A.
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Look out for the orange sign that says Rideshare.
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I'm sure you'll see other drivers there.
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By the way, I recommend taking the terminal bypass.
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That bridge will take you there faster.
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Great.
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Thank you.
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Oh, is there a fuel station near the airport?
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My tank is almost empty.
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You'll see one by the rental car lot on your way out.
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Number 47.
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Number 7.
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What most likely is the man's job?
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Number 48.
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How does the woman recommend getting to Terminal A?
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Number 49.
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What does the woman say is buy the rental car lot?
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Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
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I'll take the train into the city tomorrow instead, so I won't be late for my appointments.
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Number 50.
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Where are the speakers?
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Number 51.
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Why does the man say, I heard the Day Street Bridge is being worked on.
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Number 52.
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What does the woman say she will do tomorrow?
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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Gerard Electronics, how can I help you?
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Hi, I bought a camera from your store last week, but I'm having trouble with it now.
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What's the problem?
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Well, I changed the lens from the standard to a telephoto one today, and now an error message pops up on the LCD screen.
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Hmm.
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I'm sorry, but I can't know for sure without looking at it, as it could be caused by a few things.
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I could come by this afternoon.
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Okay, I won't be here, but one of the other employees can definitely help you.
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Let me just write a note down.
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Thanks.
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Number 53.
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Number 3.
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What product is the man calling about?
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Number 54.
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Why will the man go to a store?
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Number 55.
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Who will the woman most likely give a note to?
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Hi, I have a delivery of medical supplies addressed to Unmi Park.
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That's Unmi sitting at the desk over there.
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I'm Unmi.
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I've been waiting for these sterile pads and bandages.
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Great.
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I just need you to sign here to confirm the delivery.
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Okay, sure.
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Oh, Claudia, do you have time to help me carry these boxes to the storage closet? Of course.
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I have a patient at 1 o 'clock, but I have a few minutes now.
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Okay, thanks.
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Number 56.
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Where do the women most likely work?
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Number 57.
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What does the man request?
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Number 58.
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What will the women most likely do next?
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
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three separate shifts.
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That's good to hear.
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Could I ask where you're located?
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Oh, we're at 647 Pond Street.
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In that case, pickup and delivery will not add to your service charge, since you're within a 15 -kilometer radius of us.
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Number 59.
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Why is the woman calling?
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Number 60.
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What does the man say about his company?
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Number 61.
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According to the man, what will his company provide?
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Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and form.
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Welcome to Centerville Fitness Centre.
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Hi, I hear you're having a fundraising campaign.
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Yes, today's the start of our annual fundraiser.
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All proceeds go toward the purchase of new sports equipment for the centre.
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You'll be entered into a raffle to win a prize based on your donation amount.
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Sounds great.
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I'd like to donate $50.
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Wonderful.
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Just fill out the donation form and I'll get you your raffle ticket.
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How will I find out if I won?
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The drawing's on Friday, and winners will receive a phone call from the organizers.
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Number 62.
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Where is the conversation taking place?
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Number 63.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which prize could the woman win?
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Number 64.
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How will winners be notified?
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and price list.
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Hi.
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Some of us at work decided to get together to buy some flowers here.
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They're for a colleague who just received a promotion.
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We have a nice selection of arrangements that are appropriate for an event like that.
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Here's a list of the most popular, in a range of prices.
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Oh, I have enough money for the harmony arrangement.
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Can you make that while I wait?
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Sure, I'll have it made for you now.
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And will you want a greeting card to go with that?
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Actually, no card is needed.
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We already have one that we've all signed.
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Number 65.
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Why does the woman want to purchase flowers?
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Number 66.
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Look at the graphic.
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How much will the woman pay for the flower arrangement?
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Number 67.
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What additional item do the speakers discuss? us.
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and table.
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Hi, Andrew.
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How have you enjoyed your first week here at Jabreen Farms?
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It's been great.
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I'm definitely learning a lot about commercial agriculture.
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So glad to hear that.
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Let's go over to where we'll store the upcoming corn harvest.
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As you know, we sell a lot of corn as feed for livestock farms in the area.
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Yes, I'm eager to get some hands -on experience with drying and storing the corn.
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Good.
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If the process is done right, it can be stored for long periods.
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But conditions inside the grain bin have to be just right.
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How long will the drying process take after the harvest?
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About four to six weeks.
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Number 68.
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Who most likely is the man?
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Number 69.
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Look at the graphic.
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Where will the upcoming harvest be stored?
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Number 70.
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What does the man ask about?
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following instructions.
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Welcome to your first day of work at Schneider Technology.
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Our navigation devices enable vehicles to direct drivers to their destination by taking into consideration a variety of factors such as distance,
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weather and traffic conditions.
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Moritz Schneider, the president of the company,
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will be here in person at 10 o 'clock to welcome you and tell you all about the company's history.
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But first, I'll help you set up your computer accounts.
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Cyber security is very important to us, so we've added extra steps to verify your identity.
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Number 71.
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What does Schneider Technology produce?
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Number 72.
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Who will the listeners meet with at 10 o 'clock?
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Number 73.
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What will the listeners do next?
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Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following announcement.
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Good afternoon.
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This is Captain Jong giving you a heads up on our plane's departure status.
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As you can see, there's a light dusting of snow on the ground.
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Air traffic control is holding us here at the gate while the snowplows clear the runway.
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It should take just a few minutes, then we'll be cleared for takeoff.
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I apologize for the delay.
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And a reminder, please ensure that children remain seated with their seatbelts fastened throughout the flight.
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Number 74.
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Where does the announcement most likely take place?
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Number 75.
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What is causing a delay?
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Number 76.
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What does the speaker remind the listeners to do?
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Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following broadcast.
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window, don't worry.
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You can still visit the museum virtually during the renovation period.
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Video tours will soon be available on the museum's website, and videos showing the progress of the project will also be posted regularly.
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Number 77.
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What project does the speaker mention?
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Number 78.
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What does the speaker imply when he says, The workers arrive in six weeks.
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Number 79.
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What does the speaker assure the listeners of?
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following advertisement.
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At Gin Oz Jewelers, we create custom -made jewelry that showcases your style and celebrates the most important moments in your life.
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Meet for a video consultation with one of our talented artists, who can design earrings, bracelets, and more just for you.
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And unlike our competitors, who only send you a sketch, we'll send you a simple metal prototype.
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You can approve or request changes to the sample before your final piece is made.
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To get your order started, just enter your information on our website and one of our designers will contact you.
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Number 80.
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What does the company make?
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Number 81.
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How is the company different from its competitors?
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Number 82.
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Why should the listeners visit a website?
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following podcast.
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On today's episode of our podcast, we'll be talking to Rebecca Taylor, the chair and founder of Real Estate Investments, LLC.
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As we know, the housing market has had its ups and downs in recent years.
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Ms. Taylor is widely known for her ability to correctly predict trends in the real estate market.
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Her opinion is highly valued.
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We are fortunate to be able to interview her today before she travels to the National Real Estate Conference in Chicago,
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where she has been invited to deliver the keynote speech.
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Number 83.
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What is the focus of the podcast?
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Number 84.
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What does the speaker say Rebecca Taylor is known for?
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Number 85.
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According to the speaker, what will Ms. Taylor do in Chicago?
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Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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The topic for today's workshop is writing business correspondence.
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Business correspondence has different guidelines than the informal type of writing you use when writing to a friend.
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For example, when writing to a friend, you might address them by their first name or perhaps include emojis,
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you know, symbols like smiley faces that are commonly used to express feelings.
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However, emojis are considered inappropriate in business writing.
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Also, business correspondence should always include the recipient's title and last name.
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Remember, we don't want to offend our clients.
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Now, I will project some slides of informally worded emails.
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In your notebooks, rewrite the emails using wording and style appropriate for business correspondence.
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Number 86.
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What is the main topic of the workshop?
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Number 87.
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Why does the speaker say, We don't want to offend our clients.
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Number 88.
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What are the listeners asked to do?
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following report.
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In the world of business, athletic retailer Clementine Storrs has filed a complaint against software firm Steffion.
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Clementine claims that the Steffion logo, which is round and orange, is too similar to its own.
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However, a Steffion public relations representative, Friedrich Weber, responded by saying that the two company logos were similar but not similar enough to confuse consumers.
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Furthermore, Weber maintained that the Steffion design was not problematic because the two companies are in completely different markets.
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Our in -house legal analyst will join us next.
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Number 89.
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Why is Clementine Storrs in the news report?
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Number 90.
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According to the report, what do the companies have in common?
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Number 91.
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Who is Friedrich Faber?
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Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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Thanks for coming in early this morning.
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I wanted to update you on the cafe refrigerators that our customers use.
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We recently installed a new temperature monitoring system.
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I've noticed that every increase in temperature can be traced to the refrigerator doors being left open for extended periods of time.
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This is alarming because it compromises the freshness and safety of our food.
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We all know that customers often take a while to make their selection.
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I'll be meeting with the management team to discuss ways to address this.
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Number 92.
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Where does the speaker most likely work?
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Number 93.
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What is the speaker concerned about?
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Number 94.
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Why does the speaker say, Customers often take a while to make their selection?
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting and registration form.
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First, I'd like to welcome our new employees.
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Wansong Kwan has joined the Human Resources Department as a junior associate.
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And so Jin Cho is our newest
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Chief of Building Security.
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Welcome!
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Next, I want to inform everyone about an upcoming recommended safety workshop.
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Links to the registration form have been emailed.
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When filling out the registration form, you do not need to fill in the street address.
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Leave that field blank.
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Do enter your work email in the appropriate place.
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Finally, don't forget that the cafeteria will be closed next week, so you'll need to bring your lunch.
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Number 95.
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How does the speaker begin the meeting?
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Number 96.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which section does the speaker say the listeners should leave blank?
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Number 97 What does the speaker say will happen next week?
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Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following telephone message and sign.
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And in case you didn't know, there's a parking garage with reasonable rates right under our building.
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A full styling session takes about one and a half hours, so you won't need to park for more than two hours in the garage.
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Number 98.
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Where does the speaker work?
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Number 99 What does the speaker ask the listener to do?
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Number 100 Look at the graphic.
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How much will the listener most likely pay for parking?
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “ETS 2026 LC TEST 10”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: refer, questions, speaker. This video has 496 sentences and 3660 words to shadow. The speech runs for 39:12. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 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. 105 of its 496 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). |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| logo noun | /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ | A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization. |
| graphic adjective | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | Drawn, pictorial. |
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| correspondence noun | /ˌkoɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dəns/ | Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters. |
| upcoming adjective | Happening or appearing in the relatively near future. | |
| registration noun | /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of signing up or registering for something. |
| terminal noun | /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ | A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes. |
| arrangement noun | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ | The act of arranging. |
| corn noun | /ˈkɔːn/ | Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| workshop noun | /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ | A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work. |
| harvest noun | /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ | The process of gathering the ripened crop; harvesting. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. | |
| hold up verb | To wait or delay. | |
| note down verb | To write down, especially hurriedly; to make a note 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:
- How can we interest the client in our business?
- Are you planning to work at home tomorrow?
- Don't you have the promotional materials with you?
- Who'd like to help me with that project?
- Could I ask where you're located?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | we've been planning · I've been waiting |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been left · I've already seen · has been notified |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is propped · has been left · being towed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 84 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/, athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/, booth /buθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/, promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: correspondence /ˌkoɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dəns/, registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/, competitor /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/, economics /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/
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, listener, clock.
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.