Shadowing Practice: ETS 2026 Test1 Part1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. The woman is carrying a tray of food.
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B. The woman is wearing a jacket.
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C. The woman is tying up her hair.
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D. The woman is removing her hat.
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A. The woman is carrying a tray of food.
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Người phụ nữ đang bưng một khay thức ăn.
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B. The woman is wearing a jacket.
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Người phụ nữ đang mặc một chiếc áo khoác.
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C. The woman is tying up her hair.
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Người phụ nữ đang buộc tóc.
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D. The woman is removing her hat.
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Người phụ nữ đang cởi mũ.
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The correct answer is B.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some people are standing next to a filing cabinet.
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B. Some people are searching through a desk.
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C. Some people are watching a presentation.
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D. Some people are looking at a book.
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A. Some people are standing next to a filing cabinet.
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Một số người đang đứng cạnh tủ đựng hồ sơ.
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B. Some people are searching through a desk.
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Một số người đang tìm kiếm đồ trong bàn làm việc.
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C. Some people are watching a presentation.
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Một số người đang xem một bài thuyết trình.
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D. Some people are looking at a book.
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Một số người đang nhìn vào một cuốn sách.
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The correct answer is D.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. A woman is holding a phone up to her ear.
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B. A woman is pouring a beverage into a glass C.
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Some light fixtures are hanging from the ceiling D.
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Some tiles are being installed in a hallway A.
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A woman is holding a phone up to her ear Một người phụ nữ đang áp điện thoại vào tay B.
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A woman is pouring a beverage into a glass Một người phụ nữ đang rót đồ uống vào ly.
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C. Some light fixtures are hanging from the ceiling.
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Một số đèn chiếu sáng đang treo trên trần nhà.
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D. Some tiles are being installed in a hallway.
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Một số viên gạch đang được lắp đặt ở hành lang.
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The correct answer is C.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. A wooden crate is filled with vegetables.
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B. One of the men is putting vegetables into a shopping bag.
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C. A backpack has been set on the ground.
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D. One of the men is reaching into a bucket.
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A wooden crate is filled with vegetables.
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Một chiếc thùng gỗ chứa đầy rau củ.
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B One of the men is putting vegetables into a shopping bag.
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Một trong những người đàn ông đang cho rau vào túi mua hàng.
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C A backpack has been set on the ground.
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Một chiếc ba lô đã được đặt trên mặt đất.
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D One of the men is reaching into a bucket.
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Một trong những người đàn ông đang thò tay vào một cái xô.
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The correct answer is A.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. Painting supplies have been laid out on the floor.
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B. He's laying a brush down on a windowsill.
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C. He's lifting a can of paint by its hands.
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D. Cans of paint have been placed on a step stool.
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A. Painting supplies have been laid out on the floor.
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Các dụng cụ sân đã được bày ra trên sàn nhà.
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B. He's laying a brush down on a windowsill.
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Anh ấy đang đặt một chiếc chổi sơn xuống bầu cửa sổ.
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C. He's lifting a can of paint by its handle.
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Anh ấy đang nhấc một lon sơn bằng tay cầm.
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D. Cans of paint have been placed on a step stool.
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Những lon sơn đã được đặt trên một cái ghế bậc thang.
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The correct answer is A.
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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. A path is covered with fallen branches.
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B. A tree is lying across a grassy area.
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C. Some water has pooled on a path.
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D. Some cyclists are riding through a field.
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A. A path is covered with fallen branches.
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Con đường bị bao phủ bởi những cành cây gãy.
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B. A tree is lying across a grassy area.
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Một cái cây đang nằm ngang qua một bãi cỏ.
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C. Some water has pooled on a path.
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Có nước động thành vũng trên đường.
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D. Some cyclists are riding through a field Một số người đi xe đạp đang đi qua một cánh đồng
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The correct answer is C
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “ETS 2026 Test1 Part1”. This video has 87 sentences and 877 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:23. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 40% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| vegetable noun | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice… |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| installed verb | /ɪnˈstɔːld/ | readied for use |
| wooden adjective | /ˈwʊdn̩/ | Made of wood. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| ceiling noun | /ˈsilɪŋ/ | The overhead closure of a room. |
| pour verb | /poɹ/ | To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it. |
| bucket noun | /ˈbʌkɪt/ | A container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items. |
| backpack noun | /ˈbæk.pæk/ | A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when… |
| tray noun | /tɹeɪ/ | A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried. |
| hallway noun | /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ | A corridor in a building that connects rooms. |
| tile noun | /ˈtaɪ.əl/ | A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc. |
| beverage noun | /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being installed · is filled · has been set |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been set · have been laid · have been placed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is carrying · is wearing · is tying |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, brush /bɹʌʃ/
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 vegetable, desk, installed.
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.