Shadowing Practice: Global Design Competition | IELTS LISTENING TEST | SECTION-3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Section 3.
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You will hear a student called John talking to a professor about a design competition he is entering.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25.
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Thank you.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25.
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Um, hello, Professor.
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I'm John Wishart.
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I'm working on my entry for the Global Design Competition.
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My tutor said you might be able to help me with it.
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Ah, yes, I got a copy of your drawings.
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Come in and tell me about it.
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What sort of competition is it?
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Well, it's an international design competition and we have to come up with a new design for a typical domestic kitchen appliance.
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I see.
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And are there any special conditions?
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Does it have to save energy, for example?
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Actually, that was the focus in last year's competition.
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This year's different.
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We have to adopt an innovative approach to existing technology, using it in a way that hasn't been thought of before.
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I see.
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That sounds tricky.
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And what kitchen appliance have you chosen?
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Well, I decided to choose the dishwasher.
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Interesting.
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What made you choose that?
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Well, they're an everyday kitchen appliance in most Australian houses, but they're all pretty boring and almost identical to each other.
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I think some people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something that looks different.
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That's a nice idea.
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I see you've called your design the rock pool.
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Why is that?
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Basically because it looks like the rock pools you find on a beach.
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The top is made of glass so that you can look down into it.
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And there's a stone at the bottom.
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Is that just for decoration?
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Actually, it does have a function.
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Instead of pushing a button, you turn the stone.
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So it's really just another way of starting the dishwasher?
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That's right.
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It's a really nice design.
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But what makes it innovative?
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Well, I decided to make a dishwasher that uses carbon dioxide.
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In place of water and detergent?
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How will you manage that?
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The idea is to pressurise the carbon dioxide so that it becomes a liquid.
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The fluid is then released into the dishwasher where it cleans the dishes all by itself.
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Sounds like a brilliant idea.
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Your system will totally do away with the need for strong detergents.
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So what happens once the dishes are clean?
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Well, to allow them to dry, the liquid carbon dioxide and the waste materials all go to an area called the holding chamber.
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That's where the liquid is depressurised and so it reverts to a gas.
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Then the oil and grease are separated out and sent to the waste system.
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It sounds like you've thought it all out very thoroughly.
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So what happens to the carbon dioxide once the process is complete?
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Not wasted, I hope.
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Actually, that's where the real savings are made.
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The carbon dioxide is sent back to the cylinder and can be used again and again.
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What a terrific idea!
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Do you think it will ever be built?
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Probably not, but that's OK.
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Well, I'm sure a lot of positive things will come out of your design.
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Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at questions 26-30.
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Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30.
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Now you seem to have thought about everything, so what exactly did you need me to help you with?
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Well, my design has made it to the final stage of the competition, and in a few months' time I have to give a presentation,
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and that's the part I was hoping you could help me with.
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Right, well that should be easy enough.
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What have you managed to do so far?
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Well, I've got detailed drawings to show how it will work, and I've also written a 500-word paper on it.
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I see.
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Well, if you want to stand a good chance of winning, you really need a model of the machine.
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Yes, I thought I might, but I'm having a few problems.
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What's the main difficulty so far?
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Ah, let me guess, is it the materials?
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Yes.
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I want it to look professional, but everything that's top quality is also very expensive.
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Look, projects like this are very important to us.
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They really help lift our profile.
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So why don't you talk to the university about a grant?
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I can help you fill out the application forms if you like.
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That would be great.
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You'd better show me this paper you've written as well.
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For a global competition such as this, you need to make sure the technical details you've given are accurate and thorough.
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That would be a great help.
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Is there anything else I can do?
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Well, I'm really nervous.
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That is the end of section three.
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Real-Life English in Action: A Student's Design Competition Chat
Imagine chatting with a professor about a creative project—this is exactly the scenario in the video, where student John discusses his innovative dishwasher design for a global competition. The dialogue is packed with natural conversational English, perfect for practicing real-world communication. You’ll hear phrases like "come up with a new design" and "adopt an innovative approach," which are key for discussing ideas, making it a goldmine for english speaking practice.
5 Must-Memorize Chunks for Fluent English
- "come up with" (a design/idea) – To create or think of something. Example: "I need to come up with a plan for the presentation."
- "adopt an innovative approach" (to) – To use a new, creative method. Example: "Companies are adopting innovative approaches to reduce waste."
- "do away with" (something) – To eliminate. Example: "The new system does away with paper forms."
- "revert to" (a state) – To return to a previous form. Example: "After heating, the liquid reverts to a gas."
- "in place of" (something) – Instead of. Example: "She used honey in place of sugar."
These chunks will make your English sound more natural and help you express complex ideas effortlessly.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native, Fast!
Ready to boost your pronunciation and fluency? Try the shadowing technique with this dialogue. Here’s how: Play a 5-second clip of John or the professor, pause, and repeat it immediately, copying their tone, speed, and stress. Focus on phrases like "That sounds tricky" or "What makes it innovative?" For extra practice, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to record yourself and compare. This simple task will sharpen your english pronunciation and train your brain to think in English. Do it daily for a week, and you’ll notice a huge difference in how confident you sound!
Remember, every small practice step brings you closer to fluency. Let’s get shadowing!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been thought · will be prepared · is made |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | hasn't been thought · you've called · you've thought |
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.