Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 LC TEST 2 - 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. A man is closing a metal gate.
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B. A man is walking down a stone path.
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C. Some potted plants line a walkway.
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D. Some flags are hanging from balconies.
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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 shopping bags have been placed on a train platform.
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B. Some people are lined up to buy train tickets.
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C. A woman is pulling her luggage behind her.
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D. A man is leaning against a railing.
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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. Some wooden planks are leaning against a wall.
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B. A vehicle is parked next to a building.
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C. Some stones have been stacked on a pallet.
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D. A package has been left near a door.
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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 man is holding up his phone.
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B. A man is pinning a note to a bulletin board C.
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A man is dropping an item into a bin D.
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A man is washing some windows Number 5 Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book A.
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She's tying the back of her apron B.
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She's reaching for food on a shelf C.
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She's working at a counter.
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D. She's putting food into a refrigerator.
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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. He's setting up a buffet.
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B. He's putting plates on dining tables.
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C. He's watering some plants in a garden.
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D. He's carrying food up a stairway.
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Number 7.
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Will you order the pasta or the chicken?
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A. I'll have the pasta.
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B. Yes, I studied Italian.
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C. I think we should paint the kitchen.
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Number 8.
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Who should I talk to about getting a ticket to Bangkok?
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A. How about after the conference?
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B. The agent at the ticket counter.
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C. In front of the theater.
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Number 9.
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Would you like the report to be emailed or printed out?
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A. An electric heater.
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B. Page 25.
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C. Either way is fine.
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Number 10.
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Have you decided how much to charge for your concert tickets?
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A. Yes, $15 each.
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B. I've read about that.
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C. A jazz band.
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Number 11.
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How often does the store offer a sales promotion?
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A. A discount on appliances.
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B. Sure, I can buy some.
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C. Every three months.
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Number 12.
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The tour starts at noon today, doesn't it?
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A. Please start this washing machine.
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B. He's playing a folk tune.
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C. No, it's been postponed an hour.
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Number 13.
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Let's begin our meeting about the Taylor project.
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A. A.
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Good idea.
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We have a lot to get through.
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B. Some project proposals.
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C. No. In room 725.
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Number 14.
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There's a dental clinic on Main Street, isn't there?
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A. Yes, it's very convenient.
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B. A toothbrush and toothpaste.
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C. I'll have the main dish, thanks.
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number 15 where is the book reading going to take place
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a sure I can give you a tour later be at the library see it lasts a
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while number 16 when's the bus going to be here a round -trip ticket B.
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Let's break for lunch.
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C. At 3 .30 p .m.
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Number 17.
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The estimated price for this car insurance is higher than we expected.
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A. We'll check to see if there's a cheaper rate.
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B. There's another filling station nearby.
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C. The parking garage on the corner.
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Number 18.
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Why haven't the renovations been completed yet?
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A. It's on the top shelf.
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B. Because some materials were delayed.
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C. Some guests haven't received an invitation.
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I'll give you my office number in case you have questions about the data.
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A. The theater is reserved for that date.
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B. The file cabinet needs to be moved C.
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Thanks, I appreciate that Number 20 Which parking area should we use?
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A. The fee is $15 B.
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About a 20 -minute delay C.
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The one by Smith's Pharmacy Number 21 Let's take a taxi to the airport.
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A. My seats are in Section 21.
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B. Sure, that will be the easiest.
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C. The cafe is a few blocks away.
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Number 22 Our team training session was well attended, wasn't it?
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A. They were delivered yesterday.
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B. No, just down the hall.
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C. Actually, not everyone was there.
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Number 23.
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Why is the company discontinuing its newsletter?
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A. Only the print version.
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B. Two to three times per week.
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C. How far is the main office building?
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Number 24.
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Weren't you planning to take the afternoon off?
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A. The clients wanted to meet today.
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B. I took it off the middle shelf.
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C. He created a great project plan.
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Number 25.
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Dr. Molina sees patients in her Middleville office.
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A. The instructor was so patient with the students.
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B. Oh, that's only 2 kilometers from my house.
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C. We have some digital thermometers in stock.
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Number 26.
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Who's going out for lunch?
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A. I enjoyed that book, too.
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B. I'll be leaving work before then.
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C. What are you doing this weekend?
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Number 27.
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Do the tickets go on sale this week or next?
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A. The cafeteria downstairs.
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B. They're already sold out.
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C. Sure, no problem.
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Number 28.
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When will you finish updating the sales data?
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A. I'm waiting for information from one more store.
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B. In the top drawer.
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C. Sales increased by 5%.
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Number 29.
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Who's leading the planning session tomorrow?
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A. Leadership strategies.
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B. I'll be out of the office.
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C. Just a few hours.
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Number 30.
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Aren't we meeting with the clients this evening?
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A. No, it's on the opposite side.
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B. The television was fixed.
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C. My flight to Japan leaves at 6.
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Number 31.
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They invited me to the opening, didn't they?
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A. I plan to submit my application.
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B. A membership fee.
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C. Check your inbox.
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Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.
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How were your deliveries?
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Not bad, except at that new residential building on South Street.
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I had to call them on my phone to come pick up their food.
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At first, I tried to call on the building intercom, but it's still broken.
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You're not the first to say that.
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Last week, a customer called to complain that their food was cold by the time they found it.
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Maybe we just can't make deliveries there until the landlord fixes the intercom system.
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I'm going to update the instructions on our mobile app telling customers to meet us at the building's front door.
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Let's see if that helps.
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Number 32.
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What kind of work does the man do?
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Number 33.
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What has caused problems for the speaker's business?
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What will the woman update on a mobile application?
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Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation.
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We're getting close to the time of year
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when we need to begin planning our Theatre in the Park series for the summer.
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We have lots of decisions to make about shows, dates and performers.
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You're right.
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I'll set up a meeting for this month.
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You know, I had an idea.
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Why don't we invite community residents to volunteer to help with building sets, painting and setting up the stage?
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We could, but I don't know if we'll be able to use volunteers this year.
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We'll need approval to start that kind of program.
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It'll take time.
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Let's check into that for next year.
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Number 35.
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What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
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Number 36.
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What does the man suggest?
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Number 37.
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Why do the speakers need to wait?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
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Back to our podcast with special guest Kimberly Stewart, who's currently advising our city on business development projects.
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Before the break, we promised to address the decline of shopping downtown.
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Yes, and it's been the worst at the kind of stores that sell unique items like antiques and jewelry.
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These items have always been purchased at brick -and -mortar stores, but are now being purchased mostly online.
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So, do those stores have a future?
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I think they do, especially if we make a point of organizing live community activities downtown, such as concerts or festivals.
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When people walk around town, they are likely to browse at stores and make purchases.
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Number 38.
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Who is the woman?
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Number 39.
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What does the woman say about online shopping?
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Number 40.
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What does the woman suggest doing?
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questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation our company
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has seen a huge spark in sales ever since it launched
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the rebate program for customers with the rebate customers get money back
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and they're telling their friends increasing our sales yes the rebate's been great for our company
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because now more homeowners have an incentive to install solar panels on their properties, since they're rewarded for the electricity their solar panels produce.
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But our technicians can't keep up with the high demand.
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You're right.
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I'm planning to hire more technicians.
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I've already received some resumes from potential candidates.
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Number 41.
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Why have a company's sales increased?
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Number 42.
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What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
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Number 43.
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What does the man say he is planning to do?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Fernanda, I was just looking at the company calendar and I noticed that the National Electronics Trade Show is coming up soon.
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Oh, that's right.
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It'll be a great opportunity for us to showcase the product that we've been developing, our new robotic vacuum cleaner.
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We'll need to decide who we want to send to represent our company at the trade show.
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Well, I know just the right person, Kavi.
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Kavi does a good job of clearly explaining highly technical concepts in a way that everyone can understand.
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Number 44.
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What upcoming event are the speakers discussing?
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Number 45.
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What product has the speaker's company recently developed?
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Number 46.
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Why does the woman recommend Kavi?
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Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
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am, and she has several years of experience.
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Okay.
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Could you tell Kelly to send me her resume?
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I'd be happy to look it over.
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Number 47.
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Where do the speakers most likely work?
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Number 48.
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What does the man tell the woman about?
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Number 49.
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Why will the man most likely contact Kelly Graham?
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Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Ms. Gao, I'm Hector and this is my colleague Sergei.
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Thanks for meeting with us.
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It's a pleasure to meet you both.
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How can I help you?
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We're making some training videos for our client, Five Star Industries.
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We found your advertisement in a trade publication.
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We need someone to choose appropriate filming sites at Five Stars factories, and it said you have lots of experience scouting for industrial locations.
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Sure.
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I'd want to start by touring their factories.
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Can you schedule a time for me to do that next week?
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Yes.
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I'll call them today to arrange it.
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Number 50.
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What industry do the men work in?
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Number 51.
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How did the men learn about the woman?
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Number 52.
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What does the woman want to do next week?
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Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
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Our engineering firm has been asked to cut the corporate travel budget by 20%, but it won't be easy.
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The engineering consultants have to travel to meet with clients.
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Right, and they often travel on short notice.
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Flight arrangements made at the last minute are expensive, especially for non -stop flights.
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It would be cheaper if they took connecting flights.
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Yes, but that can take a lot of time.
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True.
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Maybe we can make up for the cost of the flights by economizing on hotels.
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Let's look into that.
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Number 53 What type of business do the speakers work for?
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Number 54 Why does the man say, That can take a lot of time.
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Number 55 What does the woman suggest?
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
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Thanks for meeting with us, Ms. Azuma.
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This is Scott Ajibade, one of our senior project managers.
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I admire your work, Ms. Azuma.
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Thank you.
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I was surprised by your invitation.
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I typically design jewellery, but your company is known for making computers and mobile phones.
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Scott's team is currently working on a smartwatch.
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But there's a lot of competition, as you know.
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We're hoping you can create a fresh design that will help our products stand out.
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Do you already have an idea of what the watch should look like, or are we starting from scratch?
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I have some preliminary sketches we can look at, but none of them seem quite right.
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Number 56.
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What industry do the men most likely work in?
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Number 57.
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Why did the men request a meeting?
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Number 58.
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What will the speakers most likely do next?
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Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, I'd like to purchase some new carpeting.
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It's for the waiting room at my hair salon.
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We have many different styles.
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Are you looking for something different?
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Well, we get a lot of customers walking through, and our current carpeting is a light color.
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No matter what color you get, all our carpets are durable and can take high amounts of foot traffic.
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For businesses like yours, I recommend placing a protective mat near the door.
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That's a good idea.
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Also, I offer free cleaning services for a year for all purchases.
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Number 59.
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What type of business does the woman work in?
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Number 60.
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Why does the woman say, Our current carpeting is a light color.
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Question 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and menu.
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I really need this coffee break.
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My morning meeting with my client was really challenging.
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What were you discussing?
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The project schedule.
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They asked us to provide the prototype design to them three weeks earlier than originally planned.
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Well, then today's cup is my treat.
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Which one would you like?
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That's so nice of you.
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I'll go with the white cloud coffee.
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I like a little milk in mine.
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Good choice.
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So, I have some news to share with you.
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Did you hear about David?
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No. What's going on?
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Apparently, he's planning to retire next month.
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Number 62.
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What did the man's client request?
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Number 63.
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Look at the graphic.
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How much does the man's coffee cost?
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Number 64.
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What does the woman say about David?
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Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and schedule.
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This is Bradley from Windows Galore.
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How can I help you?
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Hello.
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I'd like to have screens added to my windows at home.
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I was wondering if you would be available to stop by and take a look.
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I live at 42 West 3rd Street, by the way.
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Okay, that's not far.
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Let me see.
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I could come any morning this week.
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How about in the afternoon?
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Hmm.
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I could reschedule my Tuesday afternoon appointment.
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I'll check and get back to you.
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I have your number now, and your name is?
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Hoffman.
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Claudia Hoffman.
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Thank you.
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Talk to you soon.
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Number 65.
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What does the man most likely do?
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Number 66.
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What does the woman provide?
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Number 67.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which appointment will the man try to reschedule?
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and handout.
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Ms. Kwan, thank you for sending me to the upcoming robotics conference.
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I didn't expect an opportunity like this so soon after being hired here.
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It's important for you to be familiar with current robot designs.
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There are always new trends and technologies coming out, and I want you to stay ahead of developments in our industry.
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I agree.
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Plus, it'll give me the chance to introduce myself to potential clients.
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Oh, about that.
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Here's a handout I provide to all new hires.
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It includes some helpful tips, especially this one.
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Do you have your business cards yet?
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Hmm.
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I haven't received them, but I'll call the printer today for an update.
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Number 68.
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What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
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Number 69.
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Why does the woman want the man to attend a conference?
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Number 70.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which tip does the woman point out?
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Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following talk.
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Crew, please stop working on that truck repair for a second.
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Many of you complained about how slow and hard it is to use the car lift, so I purchased a new one and it was delivered this morning.
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It can lift much heavier vehicles and it's faster.
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The only problem is we're missing the bottles of hydraulic fluid that were supposed to be included in the shipment.
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So, we're stuck using the old car lift for a few more days.
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Oh, and one more thing.
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When talking to customers, please remember to mention
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that we're now offering a discount on oil changes if they schedule a vehicle inspection with us.
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Number 71.
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Where do the listeners most likely work?
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Number 72.
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What problem does the speaker mention?
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Number 73.
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What should the listeners remind customers about?
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As you know, we've had an extremely successful fourth quarter selling desks and chairs to our corporate clients on the West Coast.
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In fact, we've done so well
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that we're planning to give 10 % of this month's profits to a local charity in December.
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They have a great reputation for teaching computer skills to children for free.
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If you'd like to see a video clip of our CEO talking about this initiative, just visit our social media site.
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Number 74.
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What does the company sell?
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Number 75.
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What does the speaker say will happen in December?
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number 76 according to the speaker what can the listeners find on a social media site
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question 77 through 79 refer to the following podcast welcome to
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impact unlocked the podcast for businesses wanting to streamline their operations with new technology.
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In today's episode, I'll talk about how to raise money by leveraging social media applications to get donations.
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I could focus on specific applications, but these things are constantly changing.
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Instead, I'll speak generally about how these types of applications can help you connect with potential donors.
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Some organizations keep using the same familiar fundraising strategies.
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I see this often but it's important to also incorporate the latest approaches.
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Number 77.
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What is the episode mainly about?
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Number 78.
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What does the speaker mean when he says, These things are constantly changing.
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Number 79.
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What does the speaker say is important for organizations to do?
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Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following talk.
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As the company president, I'm excited to share
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that we've sold a record number of home appliances for two years in a row, and I'd like to reward your hard work.
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First, everyone will be eligible for a one -time monetary bonus.
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Your supervisor will speak with you about how it'll be calculated and when you'll receive it.
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Also, I'd like to offer more flexibility in your schedule so all employees will be permitted to work remotely twice a week.
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You'll just need to note those days on your calendar so everyone knows where you are.
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Number 80 What does the speaker say the company sells?
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Number 81 What will the listeners discuss with their supervisors?
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Number 82 How will the company offer more flexibility?
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Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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I called this meeting today because I wanted to talk about changes to how our company hires new employees.
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It came to my attention that some people were confused when reading about these new hiring policies in the latest company newsletter.
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I posted a link in the meeting invitation to this information, and I asked you to bring your laptops so that you can follow along on your own screen.
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After we review the policies, you can see Sumit in the back of the room if you'd like a printed copy.
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He has several of them.
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Number 83.
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What is the purpose of the meeting?
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Number 84.
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What did the speaker ask the listeners to bring to the meeting?
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Number 85.
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Why might some of the listeners look for Sumit?
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Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
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As head of the product design team, I have the sales results from the last quarter, and they're disappointing.
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It's clear that consumers are no longer interested in the types of toys and games we've been producing.
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My guess is that people are getting tired of noisy, blinking electronics.
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We have a lot of work to do.
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There's a new trend toward outdoor toys and games, where people can be physically active.
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I've already come up with some prototypes of new games.
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I brought a few of them, and now I'll show you how they work.
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Number 86.
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What did the speaker recently receive?
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Number 87.
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What does the speaker mean when he says, We have a lot of work to do.
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Number 88.
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What will the speaker do next?
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following recorded message.
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Hello, you've reached Ji Soo Yoon at the Visitor Center of the Pine Valley Nature Preserve.
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I am currently out of the office.
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Please be aware that visitor access to the park will be limited during the month of March
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while our facilities are undergoing renovations.
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If you are calling for information about helping to maintain our hiking trails, please refer to the volunteer page on our website.
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We welcome the assistance of motivated individuals.
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For all other inquiries, please leave a message after the tone.
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Number 89.
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Where does the speaker work?
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Number 90 What will happen in March?
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Number 91.
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What does the speaker say can be found online?
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Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following podcast.
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Today, I'll be interviewing the owners of Salazar Olive Oil, one of the best in California for the past two decades.
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Now, if you're hearing about this olive oil for the first time, you're not alone.
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The Salazar family has kept the operation small.
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I'm interested in discussing their business philosophy as well as their new project, an olive oil tasting class on their farm.
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You'll find out how to register during the interview so you can sign up.
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Number 92.
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Who are today's guests on the podcast?
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Number 93.
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Why does the speaker say, The Salazar family has kept the operation small.
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Number 94.
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What will the listeners be able to do after the podcast?
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Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following announcement and map.
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Welcome to the Abingdon Transit Station.
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Please be advised that the Circle Route bus is not currently stopping at the station entrance because of some street resurfacing work.
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A temporary bus stop has been set up around the corner in front of the post office.
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Signs are posted directing you to the new stop.
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Bus timetables will be affected by the change in the route.
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Use the Abingdon Transit mobile phone app to view live updates for when the next bus is due.
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Number 95.
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According to the speaker, why was a transit route changed?
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Number 96.
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Look at the graphic.
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Where will the listeners find a new bus stop?
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Number 97.
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Why should the listeners check a mobile phone application?
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Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following announcement and workshop schedule.
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Hello, everyone.
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We're happy to announce that the February Continuing Education workshops here at the Community Center were very successful.
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Thank you for working so hard to make sure they ran smoothly.
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Every workshop was completely full.
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In fact, we had to create a waiting list for the Monday night workshop.
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Beginning in March, we'll offer that same workshop on Fridays.
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Now, many participants complained about the lack of vending machines in the building.
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Bianca will be contacting vending services next week to ask about pricing.
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Number 98.
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Where does the speaker work?
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Number 99.
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Look at the graphic.
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Which workshop will be offered on Fridays starting in March?
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Number 100.
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What will Bianca do next week?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “ETS 2026 LC TEST 2”. This video has 500 sentences and 3885 words to shadow. The speech runs for 39:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 99 of its 500 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. |
| 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. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| graphic adjective | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | Drawn, pictorial. |
| volunteer noun | /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ | One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay. |
| complain verb | /kəmˈpleɪn/ | To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. |
| transit noun | /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ | The act of passing over, across, or through something. |
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| invitation noun | /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ | The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company. |
| olive noun | /ˈɑ.lɪv/ | A tree of species Olea europaea cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it. |
| shelf noun | /ʃɛlf/ | A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| come up with verb | To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it. | |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. | |
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) | |
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
| hold up verb | To wait or delay. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Will you order the pasta or the chicken?
- Weren't you planning to take the afternoon off?
- What are you doing this weekend?
- Aren't we meeting with the clients this evening?
- They invited me to the opening, didn't they?
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 developing · we've been producing |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been placed · have been stacked · has been left |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | have been placed · are lined · is parked |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 81 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, we're, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/, invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, wash /wɑʃ/, renovation /ɹɛnəˈveɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, electronics /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/, flexibility /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/, renovation /ɹɛnəˈveɪʃən/, temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/
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, podcast.
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.