Shadowing Practice: FLYERS DELTA Practise and Pass - Listening PRACTICE TEST 1 | Lớp Học Thầy Mol - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Delta Young Learners English.
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Practice and Pass.
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Flyers Pupils Book by Viv Lambert and Cheryl Pelterey.
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Published by Delta Publishing.
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Copyright Delta Publishing 2011.
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Track 23.
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Practice Test.
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Listening Part 1.
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Hello, this is the Flyers Practice Listening Test.
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Part 1.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Let's look at the children in the playground.
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OK.
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Can you see Sarah?
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Yes, I can.
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She's sitting at the table and she's going to have a drink.
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Oh, yes.
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She's wearing a yellow T-shirt.
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That's right.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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Now, which one is David?
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He's the boy who's running.
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Oh yes, I can see him.
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He's wearing green trousers.
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He can run fast.
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That's right.
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And who's trying to catch him?
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Oh, that's Emma.
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They're playing a game.
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She's going to catch him.
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Really?
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Yes.
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She's behind him now, but she can run faster than him. Can you see Harry?
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Um, oh yes.
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He's playing volleyball.
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He's just hit the ball and William's going to catch it.
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Is William the tall boy in the purple sweater?
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Yes, that's right.
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He's jumping.
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Oh, yes.
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So Harry is the boy who's wearing a yellow T-shirt?
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Yes, he's wearing a yellow T-shirt and orange trousers.
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OK.
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Now, where's Katie?
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Katie's playing football.
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I think she's just kicked the ball.
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Has she got blonde hair?
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No, she hasn't.
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That's Helen.
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Katie and Helen are playing football with three boys.
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Helen is wearing an orange T-shirt and Katie is wearing a blue T-shirt.
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Right.
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Is Michael in the playground too?
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Yes, he is.
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He's sitting at a table.
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He isn't drinking or eating.
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His arms are on the table and he's smiling.
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I think he's listening to the other children.
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Is he sitting next to a girl in a red T-shirt?
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Yes, that's him.
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Great!
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We've found all the children now.
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They're having fun, aren't they?
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Now listen to part one again.
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That is the end of part one.
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Track 24.
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Practice test.
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Listening Part 2 Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Good morning and welcome to Radio Talk Talk.
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On the programme today, we have a young man who's going to tell us about his job.
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First, would you like to tell us your name?
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It's Martin Brown.
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I spell my first name with a Y.
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M-A-R-T-Y-N.
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Can you see the answer?
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Now you listen and write.
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How old are you, Martin?
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Twenty-two?
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Twenty-three?
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I'm twenty-one.
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My birthday was last week.
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That's young.
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Now, you have a very interesting job.
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I think a lot of the children who are listening would like to do your job.
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Yes, I'm a footballer.
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It's a great job, but I work hard.
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I get up early every day.
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I run, swim and play football.
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I have to eat good food,
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lots of fruit and vegetables.
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I can't go to parties and stay up late.
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Which club do you play for?
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Ipswich.
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Innswich?
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No, Ipswich.
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That's I-P-S-W-I-C-H
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It's very near here Can the children who are listening come and watch you?
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Yes, they can I'm going to play next Saturday at Ipswich The game starts at 3pm Did you hear that, children?
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You can see Martin next Saturday,
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the 31st of January at Ipswich Club at 3pm.
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There is one example.
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What did each person buy at the market?
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What did you think of the market, Mrs Swan?
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It was great!
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I like going to markets.
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Did you buy anything?
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Yes, we all bought something.
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It sells all kinds of things.
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Clothes, food, toys, everything.
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I bought some lovely vegetables.
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I'm going to make some soup.
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Can you see the letter C?
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Now you listen and write a letter in each box.
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Does your husband like going to markets?
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Not really.
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He doesn't like shopping, but he bought a new umbrella at the market.
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He left his old one on the bus.
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The new one is really big and strong,
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but it was very cheap,
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so he's happy about that.
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What about the children?
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Did they buy anything?
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Harry wanted to buy a toy.
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There were lots of toys,
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cars, games and books, but he came home with a toy dinosaur made of plastic.
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He's got lots of dinosaurs already, but they're all different.
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What about Katie?
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Did she find anything?
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Yes, she did.
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She bought a lovely ring.
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It looks expensive, but it isn't.
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It's made of metal and glass.
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She's worn it every day since she bought it.
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She loves it. And Richard?
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Did he buy anything at the market?
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Richard likes shopping and he needed some shorts for the summer.
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His old ones are too small.
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There were lots of different shorts and trousers and he found a pair that he liked.
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They've got blue and white stripes.
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They sound nice.
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Yes, they are.
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And Sarah bought a magazine.
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She loves reading, and she didn't have much money.
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She spent it all last Saturday when she went out with her friends.
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She read the magazine on the bus on the way home.
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Now listen to part three again.
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That is the end of part three.
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Track 26 Practice test.
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Listening part four.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What's the weather like?
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Is it foggy today, Betty?
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No, it isn't.
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It's very cold.
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Is it still snowing?
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No, it has stopped.
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It's white outside.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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1. Which snowman has Betty made?
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Mum, come and look at the snowman I've made.
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Oh, he's wearing my old hat.
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He's wearing my scarf too,
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but he hasn't got any gloves.
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He looks good.
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2. Where is she going to go?
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I'm going to go and play in the snow.
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Where are you going?
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I'm going to climb the hill.
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The hill behind the park?
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Yes.
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OK, but be careful, Betty.
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There's lots of ice on the roads.
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3. Who is she going to meet?
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Who are you going to meet?
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I'm going to meet Katie.
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Is she going to be with her mum?
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No, she isn't.
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Her mum is at work.
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Her older brother is going to come with us.
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OK.
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4. What is she going to take?
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Are you going to take your sledge?
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No, I'm not.
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Mine is broken.
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Katie has got a good sledge.
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We can ride on it together.
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Don't forget to take a hat.
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Oh, Mum, I don't like hats.
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I'll be OK without a hat.
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But I'm going to take my camera.
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I'll take lots of photos.
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Five.
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What time does she have to be home?
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OK.
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Be careful and don't be home late.
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What time do I have to come home?
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Six o'clock?
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No, that's too late.
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You must be home by half past five at the latest.
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OK, Mum.
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Bye!
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Now listen to part four again.
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That is the end of part four.
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Track 27.
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Practice test.
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Listening part five.
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Listen and look at the picture.
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There is one example.
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Hello, Harry.
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Come and look at this picture.
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It's a market, isn't it?
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Yes, that's right.
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Can you see a boy who's buying apples?
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Yes, I can.
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He's wearing glasses.
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Yes.
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Can you colour his T-shirt yellow?
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OK.
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Can you see the boy's yellow T-shirt?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour and write and draw.
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1. What shall I colour now?
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Can you see the fruit on the floor behind the man who's selling apples?
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Yes, I can.
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I think they're watermelons.
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What colour are watermelons, Harry?
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They're green.
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OK.
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Can you colour the watermelons green?
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Yes, I can.
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Now, look at the man who's selling vegetables.
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Yes, he's talking to an old man.
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Can you write vegetables above the two men? Can you spell vegetables?
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Yes, I can.
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V, E, G, E, T,
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A, B, L, E, S.
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Great.
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Three.
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Can I draw something now?
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Yes, you can.
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Can you see the woman who's selling bananas?
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Yes, I can.
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A girl is buying the bananas.
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She's eating a banana too.
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Right.
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Well, the woman has dropped a banana on the ground.
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Shall I draw a banana on the ground between the woman and the girl?
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Yes.
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Can I colour it yellow too?
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Yes, of course you can.
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4. Now, can you see an old man?
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Yes.
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He's wearing a hat and he's walking past the man with the flowers.
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He looks very old.
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That's right.
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Can you colour his hat blue?
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OK.
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He's got a blue hat now.
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Good.
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Five.
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Now, you see the woman who's buying flowers?
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Yes.
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I think she's buying them for a friend who's in hospital.
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What colour do you think the flowers are?
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How about purple?
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I like purple flowers.
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OK.
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Can you colour them purple?
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Yes.
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OK.
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I'm doing that now.
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Now listen to part five again.
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That is the end of part 5.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, students will engage in a targeted listening practice designed specifically for young learners preparing for the Flyers English exam. By listening to dialogues about children in a playground, learners will improve their comprehension skills as well as enhance their ability to describe actions and identify people through contextual clues. This practice primarily focuses on enhancing skills for listening comprehension, specifically tailored for tests like IELTS speaking practice, while making learning enjoyable.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • playground - a place with equipment for children to play
  • running - moving quickly on foot
  • volleyball - a team sport played with a net and a ball
  • kicked the ball - to strike a ball with the foot
  • catch - to grab something in motion
  • blonde hair - light-colored hair
  • green trousers - pants of a green color
  • yellow T-shirt - a T-shirt that is yellow in color

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this listening practice, try utilizing the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to the audio and repeating it simultaneously or immediately after hearing it. The video maintains a steady pace suitable for English speaking practice, allowing you to grasp the pronunciation and intonation of each phrase clearly. Focus particularly on the natural pauses within the dialogues; they serve as perfect opportunities for you to practice your speaking and enhance your English pronunciation.

As you listen, pay attention to how the speakers emphasize certain words and phrases. This can give you insights into the emotional context of the conversations. Remember that effective shadowing is not just about mimicking sounds but also about practicing clarity and fluency in your speech. When engaging with the content, think about how you would describe similar situations in your own words, which will be especially beneficial for IELTS speaking practice.

Finally, try to visualize the scenarios described in the listening exercises. Associating words with images can significantly improve your retention and understanding of vocabulary in context. Embrace the process, and by incorporating regular practice into your routine, you will see noticeable improvements in your speaking abilities!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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