Shadowing Practice: ielts 13 LISTENING TEST 2 SECTION 1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Test 2.
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You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections.
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At the end of the test,
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you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to section one.
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Section one.
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You will hear a woman phoning the secretary of a cycling club to find out about becoming a member.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Hello, South City Cycling Club.
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Oh, hi.
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I want to find out about joining the club.
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Right, I can help you there.
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I'm the club secretary and my name's Jim Hunter.
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Oh, hi, Jim.
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The club secretary's name is Jim Hunter,
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so Hunter has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.
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Hello, South City Cycling Club.
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Oh, hi.
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Um, I want to find out about joining the club.
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Right, I can help you there.
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I'm the club secretary and my name's Jim Hunter.
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Oh, hi Jim.
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So, are you interested in membership for yourself?
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That's right.
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OK, well there are basically two types of adult membership.
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If you're pretty serious about cycling, there's the full membership.
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That costs $260 and that covers you not just for ordinary cycling,
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but also for races both here in the city and also in other parts of Australia.
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Right.
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Well, I'm not really up to that standard.
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I was more interested in just joining a group to do some cycling in my free time.
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Sure.
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That's why most people join.
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So in that case, you'd be better with the recreational membership.
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That's $108 if you're over 19 and $95 if you're under.
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I'm 25.
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OK.
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It's paid quarterly and you can upgrade it later to the full membership if you want to, of course.
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Now, both types of membership include the club fee of $20.
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They also provide insurance in case you have an accident,
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though we hope you won't need that of course.
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No. OK, well I'll go with the recreational membership I think,
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and that allows me to join in the club activities and so on?
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That's right.
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And once you're a member of the club,
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you're also permitted to wear our kit when you're out cycling.
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It's green and white.
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Yes, I've seen cyclists wearing it.
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So can I buy that at the club?
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And now it's made to order by a company in Brisbane.
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You can find them online.
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They're called Jerry's.
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That's J-E-R-R-I-Z.
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You can use your membership number to put in an order on their website.
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Okay.
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Now can you tell me a bit about the rides I can do?
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Sure.
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So we have training rides pretty well every morning
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and they're a really good way of improving your cycling skills as well as your general level of fitness.
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But they're different levels.
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Level A is pretty fast.
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You're looking at about 30 or 35 kilometres an hour.
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If you can do about 25 kilometres an hour,
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you'd probably be level B and then And Level C are the novices who stay at about 15 kilometres per hour.
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Right.
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Well, I reckon I'd be Level B.
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So when are the sessions for that level?
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Er, there are a couple each week.
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They're both early morning sessions.
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There's one on Tuesdays, and for that one you meet at 5.30am,
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and the meeting point's the stadium.
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Do you know where that is?
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Yes, it's quite near my home, in fact.
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OK, and how about the other one?
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That's on Thursdays.
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It starts at the same time,
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but they meet at the main gate to the park.
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Is that the one just past the shopping mall?
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That's it.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation,
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you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions seven to ten.
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So how long are the rides?
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They're about an hour and a half,
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so if you have a job,
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it's easy to fit in before you go to work.
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And the members often go somewhere for coffee afterwards,
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so it's quite a social event.
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OK, that sounds good.
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I've only just moved to the city,
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so I don't actually know many people yet.
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Well, it's a great way to meet people.
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And does each ride have a leader?
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Sometimes, but not always.
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But you don't really need one.
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The group members on the ride support one another anyway.
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How would we know where to go?
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If you check the club website,
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you'll see that the route for each ride is clearly marked.
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So you can just print that out and take it along with you.
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It's similar from one week to another,
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but it's not always exactly the same.
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And what do I need to bring?
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Hmm, well, bring a bottle of water and your phone.
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You shouldn't use it while you're cycling,
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but have it with you.
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Right.
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And in winter, it's well before sunrise when we set out,
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so you need to make sure your bike's got lights.
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That's OK.
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Well, thanks, Jim.
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I'd definitely like to join.
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So what's the best way of going about it.
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Now turn to section 2.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice listening skills while exploring the process of becoming a member of the South City Cycling Club. The focus is on understanding a spoken conversation that includes essential details such as membership types, costs, and benefits. By engaging with the content, you will enhance your ability to comprehend spoken English, specifically in practical, real-life scenarios. This lesson is particularly valuable for those preparing for the IELTS listening test, as it mimics the conversational style typically present in the exam.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Membership: The state of belonging to an organization.
  • Recreational: Involving leisure activities, not for competition.
  • Full Membership: A subscription that allows for both leisure and competitive cycling.
  • Quarterly: Occurring every three months.
  • Club Fee: A fixed amount paid for membership in a club.
  • Insurance: Protection against financial loss, in this case related to accidents.
  • Upgrade: To change to a more advanced or expensive membership level.
  • Standard: A level of quality expected within a certain context.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this audio, consider using the shadowing technique. Start by listening to the recording, paying close attention to the tone and speed of the conversation between the caller and the cycling club secretary. After a few listens, attempt to shadow speak—this means you will repeat the dialogue out loud in real-time.

Select phrases that stand out to you, such as "I want to find out about joining the club" or "The club fee is $20." Make sure to immerse yourself in the pronunciation and intonation to improve your English pronunciation. This exercise is beneficial for IELTS speaking practice, as it reflects conversational English you may encounter in exams.

Additionally, try to pause after each sentence and replicate the speaker's rhythm and emphasis. This not only strengthens your listening skills but also enhances your speaking fluency. Regular practice with this shadow speech method will significantly boost your confidence in real-life conversations and academic settings. Happy learning!

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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