Shadowing Practice: IELTS Academic 14 | Test 2 LISTENING Section 2 | ANSWERS AND AUDIOSCRIPT - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions sixteen to twenty.
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Now, if you can take a look at your plans, you'll see Branley Castle has four towers joined together by a high wall,
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with the river on two sides.
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Don't miss seeing the Great Hall.
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That's near the river in the main tower, the biggest one which was extended and redesigned in the eighteenth century.
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If you want to get a good view of the whole castle, you can walk around the walls.
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The starting point's quite near the main entrance.
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Walk straight down the path until you get to the south gate, and it's just there.
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Don't go on to the north gate.
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There's no way up from there.
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There'll shortly be a show in which you can see archers displaying their skill with a bow and arrow.
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The quickest way to get there is to take the first left after the main entrance
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and follow the path past the bridge.
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Then you'll see it in front of you at the end.
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If you like animals, there's also a display of hunting birds, falcons and eagles and so on.
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If you go from the main entrance in the direction of the south gate, but turn right before you get there instead of going through it,
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you'll see it on your right, past the first tower.
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At 3pm, there's a short performance of traditional dancing on the outdoor stage.
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That's right at the other side of the castle from the entrance and over the bridge.
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It's about ten minutes' walk or so. And finally, the shop.
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It's actually inside one of the towers, but the way in is from the outside.
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Just take the first left after the main entrance, go down the path and take the first right.
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It's got some lovely gifts and souvenirs.
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Right, so we're just arriving.
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That is the end of Section 2.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20.
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Now, if you can take a look at your plans, you'll see Branley Castle has four towers joined together by a high wall,
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with the river on two sides.
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Don't miss seeing the Great Hall.
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That's near the river in the main tower, the biggest one which was extended and redesigned in the 18th century.
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If you want to get a good view of the whole castle, you can walk around the walls.
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The starting point's quite near the main entrance.
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Walk straight down the path until you get to the south gate, and it's just there.
36
Don't go on to the north gate.
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There's no way up from there.
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There'll shortly be a show in which you can see archers displaying their skill with a bow and arrow.
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The quickest way to get there is to take the first left after the main entrance
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and follow the path past the bridge.
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Then you'll see it in front of you at the end.
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If you like animals, there's also a display of hunting birds, falcons and eagles and so on.
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If you go from the main entrance in the direction of the south gate, but turn right before you get there instead of going through it,
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you'll see it on your right, past the first tower.
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At 3pm, there's a short performance of traditional dancing on the outdoor stage.
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That's right at the other side of the castle from the entrance and over the bridge.
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It's about ten minutes' walk or so. And finally, the shop.
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It's actually inside one of the towers, but the way in is from the outside.
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Just take the first left after the main entrance, go down the path and take the first right.
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It's got some lovely gifts and souvenirs.
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Right, so we're just arriving.
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Boost Your IELTS Speaking with This Castle Tour Clip

What You'll Learn

This video is a goldmine for IELTS speaking practice! You'll master direction-giving—a key skill for Part 2 cues where you might describe a place. Notice how the speaker uses phrases like "walk straight down the path" and "turn right before you get there" to guide listeners. You'll also pick up descriptive language for historical sites, such as "extended and redesigned in the 18th century," which adds depth to your answers. Plus, it’s perfect for practicing time management—the clear, concise explanations mirror the pace you need for IELTS speaking tasks.

Listen For These Sounds

Connected speech is everywhere here! Listen for how "don't miss seeing" becomes "don’t misseein'" (linking "miss" and "seeing") and "the quickest way to get" shortens to "the quickes' way t' get" (reducing "to" to "t'"). These subtle links are crucial for understanding fast speech in IELTS listening—and for sounding natural in speaking. Practice catching these with a shadowing app; it’ll help you recognize them in real time.

Say It Like a Native

To mirror the speaker’s rhythm, focus on stress: emphasize words like "Great Hall," "main entrance," and "traditional dancing" to highlight key info. The speaker also uses a steady, conversational pace—avoid rushing! Try the shadowing technique: play a short clip, pause, and repeat it, matching the tone and stress. Apps like ShadowSpeak or ShadowSpeaks can help you record and compare your version. For IELTS speaking practice, this helps you build fluency and confidence, making your answers sound more authentic. Remember: it’s not just about words—it’s about how you deliver them!

Ready to level up? Grab your shadowing app, hit play, and start mimicking. You’ll be nailing direction-giving and natural speech in no time—perfect for acing that IELTS test!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itwas extended
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingone which was

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →