Shadowing Practice: IELTS listening actual test Part 1: Getaway tours (answer+ transcript) - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
117 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Part 1 You will hear a telephone conversation between a man who wants information about bicycling holidays and a travel agent.
2
First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
3
now listen carefully and answer questions one to five
4
good morning thank you for calling getaway tours
5
I'm Sandra how can I help you today hi Sandra I've got a lot of questions
6
but can you first tell me your office hours sure we're open from 10 a .m to 7 p .m.
7
Thanks, Sandra.
8
I saw your article in my favorite magazine last month, and I'd like more information about the different tours.
9
We have gotten a lot of calls about that article.
10
I'm not surprised.
11
Is it true that if I book a tour, the prices start at only $1 ,100 per person yes
12
that's a special offer for this month normally
13
they're from one thousand four hundred dollars going up to two thousand dollars
14
and it includes accommodation
15
and meals this offer is for any of our 36 different bicycling tours well
16
I am definitely interested in the bicycling tours
17
but I thought there were only 30 are all of them for a week most of them
18
if bicycling is not your thing
19
we also have walking tours to choose from that's a lot of options are you aware
20
that our trips all begin on Tuesday that's great
21
it would give me Monday to pack how do you suggest I choose from
22
so many options yes it is tough to make a choice I would love to hear about your most popular tours
23
before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
24
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
25
I'll start with the bicycling tours, since you said that was your main interest.
26
My wife and I are not in great shape for a hard ride.
27
Do you have rides that are at the beginner level?
28
Sure.
29
There's our Florida trip that's 14 nights
30
but I'd recommend our holiday on the east coast of the US in an area known as the autumn route
31
which is just six nights with short leisurely routes on trails by the riverside
32
and through the forest you have plenty of time to explore the landscape during your holiday
33
Wow seeing the changing colors of the leaves would be amazing yes
34
that's right you also have the option to stop at some outstanding homes and to see their gardens.
35
Whichever cycling holiday you choose, you usually spend two nights at each hotel and always have plenty of time to explore,
36
rest, and sightsee as you wish.
37
Could you tell me about one of your moderate rides?
38
You never know, maybe my wife and I will get into enough shape to be able to do one.
39
Well, let me see.
40
Oh, this trip is actually ten nights long.
41
It travels through parts of Southern California.
42
The ride begins on a mountain trail and finally brings you down to the coastal roads.
43
Oh, yes.
44
I see that here on your website.
45
Oh, that looks amazing.
46
I like that we would have the opportunity to try some of the local cuisine.
47
Yes, the cuisine in this area makes lavish use of colorful local produce.
48
And then, you know, the great weather of this region is a great feature by itself.
49
Do we stay in hotels on this trip?
50
You stay in hotels most of the way until the end, when you stay on a farm overlooking the sea.
51
That's always really popular.
52
Wow, both trips sound fabulous.
53
How far in advance do I have to make reservations?
54
That is the end of part one.
55
You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.
56
Good morning.
57
Thank you for calling Getaway Tours.
58
I'm Sandra.
59
How can I help you today?
60
Hi, Sandra.
61
I've got a lot of questions, but can you first tell me your office hours?
62
Sure.
63
We're open from 10 a .m to 7 p .m.
64
Thanks, Sandra.
65
I saw your article in my favorite magazine last month, and I'd like more information about the different tours.
66
We have gotten a lot of calls about that article.
67
I'm not surprised.
68
Is it true that if I book a tour, the prices start at only $1 ,100 per person?
69
Yes, that's a special offer for this month.
70
Normally, they're from $1 ,400 going up to $2 ,000.
71
And it includes accommodation and meals.
72
This offer is for any of our 36 different bicycling tours.
73
Well, I am definitely interested in the bicycling tours, but I thought there were only 30.
74
Are all of them for a week?
75
Most of them.
76
If bicycling is not your thing, we also have walking tours to choose from.
77
That's a lot of options.
78
Are you aware that our trips all begin on Tuesday?
79
That's great.
80
It would give me Monday to pack.
81
How do you suggest I choose from so many options?
82
Yes, it is tough to make a choice.
83
I would love to hear about your most popular tours.
84
I'll start with the bicycling tours, since you said that was your main interest.
85
My wife and I are not in great shape for a hard ride.
86
Do you have rides that are at the beginner level?
87
Sure.
88
Sure!
89
There's our Florida trip.
90
That's fourteen nights.
91
But I'd recommend our holiday on the east coast of the U .S.
92
in an area known as the Autumn Route, which is just six nights.
93
With short, leisurely routes on trails by the riverside and through the forest, you have plenty of time to explore the landscape during your holiday.
94
Wow!
95
Seeing the changing colors of the leaves would be amazing!
96
Yes, that's right.
97
You also have the option to stop at some outstanding homes and to see their gardens.
98
Whichever cycling holiday you choose, you usually spend two nights at each hotel and always have plenty of time to explore,
99
rest, and sightsee as you wish.
100
Could you tell me about one of your moderate rides?
101
You never know.
102
Maybe my wife and I will get into enough shape to be able to do one.
103
Well, let me see.
104
Oh, this trip is actually ten nights long.
105
It travels through parts of Southern California.
106
The ride begins on a mountain trail and finally brings you down to the coastal roads.
107
Oh, yes.
108
I see that here on your website.
109
Oh, that looks amazing.
110
I like that we would have the opportunity to try some of the local cuisine.
111
Yes, the cuisine in this area makes lavish use of colorful local produce.
112
And then, you know, the great weather of this region is a great feature by itself.
113
Do we stay in hotels on this trip?
114
You stay in hotels most of the way until the end, when you stay on a farm overlooking the sea.
115
That's always really popular.
116
Wow, both trips sound fabulous.
117
How far in advance do I have to make reservations? That is the end.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
B21
IELTS listening practice part 1 - Beechen festival - computer-based (answer+transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening practice Part 4: the land diving ceremony
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 1: Thornvale country market (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening - Driving license (Actual test 11/2024) - with answer and transcript
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 4: The preservation of fossils (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
C12
IELTS listening practice Part 4 - Leatherback turtle (answer & transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 4: The New Zealand artist Will Burton (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B22
IELTS listening Part 1 - general assistant job (answer & transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B12
IELTS listening actual test Part 1: washing machine warranty (answer+ transcript)
TOEIC PrepBusiness EnglishUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 2: The Mc.Fadden hiking and nature trail (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepTravel EnglishUniversity Students
B12
IELTS listening actual test Part 2: Plan of community centre - hard (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B29
IELTS listening actual test Part 4: The international Space Station ISS (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B22
IELTS listening actual test Part 3: organising a debate (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepCambridge Exam PrepUniversity Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 3: 22/02 - VietNam ( answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepCambridge Exam PrepHigh School Students
B21
IELTS listening actual test Part 4: Impact of cars (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
B16
IELTS listening actual test Part 2: vacation jobs (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepInterview EnglishHigh School Students
B25
IELTS listening practice Part 2: Biblio stack (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B15
IELTS listening actual test Part 1: working in a summer camp in the US (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepInterview EnglishTravel English
B22
IELTS listening actual test Part 1: Notes on a part-time society (answer+ transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B219
IELTS listening practice Part 4 -honey bees (answer & transcript)
IELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B16
86 sentences
Asia-Pacific Tours Activity Holidays: Đề thi IELTS LISTENING (actual test)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
A287
26 sentences
IELTS Listening Part 1: Enrolling in an Evening Photography Course
American AccentBritish AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B21
256 sentences
IELTS Listening Practice Test #104 With Answers 2020
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B14
109 sentences
IELTS Listening Practice Section-1(Family Excursions) with answers
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B250 sentences
Cambridge 15 listening (Test-1) (Part-2)
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B112
35 sentences
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Studies, Your Home and Holidays
British AccentIELTS PrepUniversity Students
B13
80 sentences
IELTS 10 Test 1 Section 1 | Listening🎧
IELTS PrepTravel EnglishUniversity Students
B22
281 sentences
Job Enquiry listening practice test 2026 with answers | IELTS Real Exam Listening
IELTS PrepUniversity Students
B12
117 sentences
Dreamtime Travel Agency With Answers | IELTS LISTENING Section-1
IELTS PrepTravel EnglishUniversity Students
B18
97 sentences
Holiday rental: IELTS LISTENING Vol 4 Test 7 Section 1 (IELTS Listening Recent Actual Test)
IELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “IELTS listening actual test Part 1: Getaway tours”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: tour, trip, bicycling, nights, ride. This video has 117 sentences and 1160 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:53. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| cuisine noun | /kwɪˈziːn/ | A characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| landscape noun | /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ | A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features. |
| moderate adjective | /ˈmɑdəɹət/ | Not excessive; acting in moderation. |
| autumn noun | /ˈɔtəm/ | Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as… |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| coastal adjective | /ˈkoʊstəl/ | Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore. |
| fabulous adjective | /ˈfæbjʊləs/ | Of or relating to fable, myth or legend. |
| accommodation noun | /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or students, etc. |
| reservation noun | /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. |
| colorful adjective | /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ | Possessing prominent and varied colors. |
| whichever | /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ | Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you have rides that are at the beginner level?
- Could you tell me about one of your moderate rides?
- Do we stay in hotels on this trip?
- How far in advance do I have to make reservations?
- How can I help you today?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have gotten |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | man who wants · Route, which is |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | your most popular |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · I'll start · will get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/, leisurely /ˈliʒɚli/
- Long words — get the stress right: accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
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 bicycle, trail, explore.
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.