Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Level B2- TRUYỆN AUDIO - | Listening English Podcast |🎯 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Welcome to my channel.
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Let's practice your listening skill.
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With video level B2, and the topic is audio story.
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Now listen carefully.
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Jun, I just finished reading a novel yesterday.
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The story is really interesting.
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I think you would like it.
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Oh, really?
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What kind of story is it?
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Romance?
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Fantasy?
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It's about a girl who suddenly wakes up inside a novel she once read.
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Wait, you mean she travels into the story?
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Exactly.
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She becomes a character in the novel.
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But the problem is, she becomes the fake heiress of a very powerful rich family.
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Fake heiress?
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What does that mean?
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It means she grew up in a rich family and everyone believed she was the real daughter.
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She lived a luxurious life since she was young.
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But the truth is, she is not the biological daughter.
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So the real daughter will come back later, right?
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Yes, and that's the problem.
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In the original story she read before, when the real daughter returned, the fake daughter's identity was exposed.
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After that, the family hated her and abandoned her.
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She ended up with a very tragic and lonely life.
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That sounds terrible.
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So what did she do after knowing the future?
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She decided not to fight for the heiress position anymore.
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She didn't want to compete with the real daughter.
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She only wanted to live peacefully and avoid the bad ending she already knew.
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That's actually a smart decision.
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Not long after that, the truth was revealed.
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The family found out she was not their real daughter.
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The real heiress was about to return home.
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Normally in stories like this, the fake daughter would be kicked out immediately.
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Exactly.
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But something unexpected happened.
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Instead of crying or arguing, the girl stayed calm.
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She told the family that if necessary, she was willing to leave.
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She didn't want to take someone else's place.
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That must have surprised the whole family.
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It did, especially because this family was known as the villain family in the original novel.
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The father was cold and powerful.
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The brothers were dangerous and ruthless to outsiders.
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So they were not kind people at all.
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Right.
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But later, they realized that the girl was different.
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She didn't want their money.
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She didn't try to keep her status.
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She was polite and always thoughtful toward the family.
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And that changed their opinion about her?
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Yes, especially the brothers.
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At first, they treated her coldly because they believed she was just a fake daughter.
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But later, they noticed she truly cared about them.
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What kind of things did she do?
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She helped one brother solve a big problem.
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She even saved a family member from danger once.
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And whenever something happened, she always stood on the family's side.
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I guess the brothers started protecting her after that.
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Exactly.
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The eldest brother began to protect her quietly.
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The second brother spoiled her a lot.
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The other brothers also started treating her like a real sister.
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And what happened when the real heiress finally came back?
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The bro thought she would definitely be kicked out.
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She believed the family would choose their biological daughter.
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But let me guess, that didn't happen.
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Yes, the family realized something important.
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They had lived with her for many years.
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Their feelings for her were already real.
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Blood relation was not everything anymore.
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So they accepted both daughters.
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Exactly.
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Even though she wasn't related by blood, they still considered her part of the family.
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That's actually very touching.
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Over time, she became the most loved person in the family.
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Her brothers protected her from anyone who tried to bully her.
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Sometimes they even became jealous when she got close to other people.
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What about the father?
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Was he still cold?
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At first, yes.
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But later, he started caring about her more and more.
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Deep down, he didn't want her to leave the family.
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So the fake heiress became the family's favorite?
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Exactly.
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Instead of being hated like in the original story, she became the most cherished person in the whole family.
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Were there any villains or problems outside the family? Of course.
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Some people tried to use the family's power.
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Others were jealous of the girl.
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Some even tried to create conflicts between family members.
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Let me guess, those plans failed.
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Yes, because the girl was very smart, and the family always protected her.
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Together, they solved every problem.
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So in the end, she completely changed her fate.
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Exactly.
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She didn't become the tragic fake heiress anymore.
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Instead, she became the most important person in the whole family.
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That's a beautiful ending.
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She didn't need the title of real heiress, but she still gained the love of the entire family.
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Yes.
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Sometimes love and connection are stronger than blood relations.
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I like that message.
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It shows that fate can change if someone is brave and kind enough.
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Exactly.
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That's why I think the story is so special.
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Jun, I just finished reading a novel yesterday.
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The story is really interesting.
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I think you would like it.
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Oh, really?
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What kind of story is it?
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Romance?
113
Fantasy?
114
It's about a girl who suddenly wakes up inside a novel she once read.
115
Wait, you mean she travels into the story?
116
Exactly.
117
She becomes a character in the novel.
118
But the problem is she becomes the fake heiress of a very powerful rich family.
119
Fake heiress?
120
What does that mean?
121
It means she grew up in a rich family and everyone believed she was the real daughter.
122
She lived a luxurious life since she was young.
123
But the truth is, she is not the biological daughter.
124
So the real daughter will come back later, right?
125
Yes, and that's the problem.
126
In the original story she read before, when the real daughter returned, the fake daughter's identity was exposed.
127
After that, the family hated her and abandoned her.
128
She ended up with a very tragic and lonely life.
129
That sounds terrible.
130
So what did she do after knowing the future?
131
She decided not to fight for the heiress position anymore.
132
She didn't want to compete with the real daughter.
133
She only wanted to live peacefully and avoid the bad ending she already knew.
134
That's actually a smart decision.
135
Not long after that, the truth was revealed.
136
The family found out she was not their real daughter.
137
The real heiress was about to return home.
138
Normally in stories like this, the fake daughter would be kicked out immediately.
139
Exactly, but something unexpected happened.
140
Instead of crying or arguing, the girl stayed calm.
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She told the family that if necessary, she was willing to leave.
142
She didn't want to take someone else's place.
143
That must have surprised the whole family.
144
It did, especially because this family was known as the villain family in the original novel.
145
The father was cold and powerful.
146
The brothers were dangerous and ruthless to outsiders.
147
So they were not kind people at all.
148
Right.
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But later, they realized that the girl was different.
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She didn't want their money.
151
She didn't try to keep her status.
152
She was polite and always thoughtful toward the family.
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And that changed their opinion? about her?
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Yes, especially the brothers.
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At first, they treated her coldly because they believed she was just a fake daughter.
156
But later, they noticed she truly cared about them.
157
What kind of things did she do?
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She helped one brother solve a big problem.
159
She even saved a family member from danger once.
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And whenever something happened, she always stood on the family's side.
161
I guess the brother started protecting her after that.
162
Exactly.
163
The eldest brother began to protect her quietly.
164
The second brother spoiled her a lot.
165
The other brothers also started treating her like a real sister.
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And what happened when the real heiress finally came back?
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The girl thought she would definitely be kicked out.
168
She believed the family would choose their biological daughter.
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But let me guess, that didn't happen.
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Yes, the family realized something important.
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They had lived with her for many years.
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Their feelings for her were already real.
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Blood relation was not everything anymore.
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So they accepted both daughters.
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Exactly.
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Even though she wasn't related by blood, they still considered her part of the family.
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That's actually very touching.
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Over time, she became the most loved person in the family.
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Her brothers protected her from anyone who tried to bully her.
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Sometimes they even became jealous when she got close to other people.
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What about the father?
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Was he still cold?
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At first, yes.
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But later, he started caring about her more and more.
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Deep down, he didn't want her to leave the family.
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So the fake heiress became the family's favorite?
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Exactly.
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Instead of being hated like in the original story, she became the most cherished person in the whole family.
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Were there any villains or problems outside the family? Of course.
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Some people tried to use the family's power.
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Others were jealous of the girl.
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Some even tried to create conflicts between family members.
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Let me guess, those plans failed.
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Yes, because the girl was very smart, and the family always protected her.
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Together, they solved every problem.
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So in the end, she completely changed her fate.
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Exactly.
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She didn't become the tragic fake heiress anymore.
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Instead, she became the most important person in the whole family.
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That's a beautiful ending.
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She didn't need the title of real heiress, but she still gained the love of the entire family.
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Yes.
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Sometimes love and connection are stronger than blood relations.
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I like that message.
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It shows that fate can change if someone is brave and kind enough.
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Exactly.
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That's why I think the story is so special.
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Jun, I just finished reading a novel yesterday.
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The story is really interesting.
210
I think you would like it.
211
Oh, really?
212
What kind of story is it?
213
Romance?
214
Fantasy?
215
It's about a girl who suddenly wakes up inside a novel she once read.
216
Wait, you mean she travels into the story?
217
Exactly.
218
She becomes a character in the novel.
219
But the problem is she becomes the fake heiress of a very powerful rich family.
220
Fake heiress?
221
What does that mean?
222
It means she grew up in a rich family and everyone believed she was the real daughter.
223
She lived a luxurious life since she was young.
224
But the truth is, she is not the biological daughter.
225
So the real daughter will come back later, right?
226
Yes, and that's the problem.
227
In the original story she read before, when the real daughter returned, the fake daughter's identity was exposed.
228
After that, the family hated her and abandoned her.
229
She ended up with a very tragic and lonely life.
230
That sounds terrible.
231
So what did she do after knowing the future?
232
She decided not to fight for the heiress position anymore.
233
She didn't want to compete with the real daughter.
234
She only wanted to live peacefully and avoid the bad ending she already knew.
235
That's actually a smart decision.
236
Not long after that, the truth was revealed.
237
The family found out she was not their real daughter.
238
The real heiress was about to return home.
239
Normally in stories like this, the fake daughter would be kicked out immediately.
240
Exactly.
241
But something unexpected happened.
242
Instead of crying or arguing, the girl stayed calm.
243
She told the family that if necessary, she was willing to leave.
244
She didn't want to take someone else's place.
245
That must have surprised the whole family.
246
It did.
247
Especially because this family was known as the villain family in the original novel.
248
The father was cold and powerful.
249
The brothers were dangerous and ruthless to outsiders.
250
So they were not kind people at all.
251
Right.
252
But later, they realized that the girl was different.
253
She didn't want their money.
254
She didn't try to keep her status.
255
She was polite and always thoughtful toward the family.
256
And that changed their opinion about her?
257
Yes, especially the brothers.
258
At first, they treated her coldly because they believed she was just a fake daughter.
259
But later, they noticed she truly cared about them.
260
What kind of things did she do?
261
She helped one brother solve a big problem.
262
She even saved a family member from danger once.
263
And whenever something happened, she always stood on the family's side.
264
I guess the brother started protecting her after that.
265
Exactly.
266
The eldest brother began to protect her quietly.
267
The second brother spoiled her a lot.
268
The other brothers also started treating her like a real sister.
269
And what happened when the real heiress finally came back?
270
The bro thought she would definitely be kicked out.
271
She believed the family would choose their biological daughter.
272
But let me guess, that didn't happen.
273
Yes, the family realized something important.
274
They had lived with her for many years.
275
Their feelings for her were already real.
276
Blood relation was not everything anymore.
277
So they accepted both daughters.
278
Exactly.
279
Even though she wasn't related by blood, they still considered her part of the family.
280
That's actually very touching.
281
Over time, she became the most loved person in the family.
282
Her brothers protected her from anyone who tried to bully her.
283
Sometimes they even became jealous when she got close to other people.
284
What about the father?
285
Was he still cold?
286
At first, yes.
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But later, he started caring about her more and more.
288
Deep down, he didn't want her to leave the family.
289
So the fake heiress became the family's favorite?
290
Exactly.
291
Instead of being hated like in the original story, she became the most cherished person in the whole family.
292
Were there any villains or problems outside the family? Of course.
293
Some people tried to use the family's power.
294
Others were jealous of the girl.
295
Some even tried to create conflicts between family members.
296
Let me guess, those plans failed.
297
Yes, because the girl was very smart, and the family always protected her.
298
Together, they solved every problem.
299
So in the end, she completely changed her fate.
300
Exactly.
301
She didn't become the tragic fake heiress anymore.
302
Instead, she became the most important person in the whole family.
303
That's a beautiful ending.
304
She didn't need the title of real heiress, but she still gained the love of the entire family.
305
Yes.
306
Sometimes love and connection are stronger than blood relations.
307
I like that message.
308
It shows that fate can change if someone is brave and kind enough.
309
Exactly.
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That's why I think the story is so special.

Context & Background

In this video, the speaker engages in a lively conversation about a fictional story involving a girl who unexpectedly finds herself within the pages of a novel she once read. This narrative serves as a fascinating basis for practicing English listening skills at the B2 level. The dialogue explores themes of identity and choice, providing learners with rich contextual knowledge while enhancing their comprehension and retention abilities. By immersing oneself in this engaging plot, English learners can pick up crucial phrases and improve their understanding of natural speech patterns.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • What kind of story is it? - A useful phrase for inquiring about someone's interests.
  • That's the problem. - An expression to highlight an issue or a dilemma.
  • Something unexpected happened. - A great way to introduce surprising news.
  • She decided not to fight for the heiress position anymore. - A valuable sentence structure showcasing decision-making.
  • He was cold and powerful. - A descriptive phrase to convey characteristics effectively.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To maximize your learning experience with this B2-level listening exercise, follow these steps using the shadowing technique:

  1. Listen First: Start by listening to the entire audio story without subtitles. This will help you grasp the context and overall emotions involved.
  2. Break it Down: Rewind the audio and focus on short segments. Repeat after the speaker to practice your pronunciation and intonation, utilizing a shadowing app if needed.
  3. Shadow Speak: As you listen, try to shadow speech by mimicking the speaker's rhythm and tone. This will help improve your English pronunciation significantly.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your phone or a voice recorder to capture your attempts. Listen to them afterward to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Practice Regularly: Make shadowing this story a routine activity. Regular practice will deepen your familiarity with common expressions and sentence structures.

By engaging with this material and employing the shadowing technique, you can enhance your listening comprehension and speaking skills simultaneously. Don't forget, consistency is key to mastering a language!

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.