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Hello, this is the Cambridge Movers Practice Listening Test, Test 1.
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Hello, this is the Cambridge Movers Practice Listening Test, Test 1.
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Part 1 Look at Part 1.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Hello.
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Is Fred at the farm today?
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Yes.
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I think he's looking at the ducks.
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Is he wearing blue trousers?
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Yes, that's Fred.
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That's good.
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He loves ducks.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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Where's Paul?
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He's sitting under the tree with his friend.
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There are two boys under the tree.
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Which one is Paul?
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He's eating a banana.
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Oh, yes.
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I can see him now.
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Two I'm looking for John.
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Can you see him?
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What's he wearing today?
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A green T-shirt, I think.
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Oh, yes.
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He's giving an apple to the horse.
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Three Look at Jill.
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I can't see her.
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Where is she?
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She's sitting with her friend.
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Has she got a rabbit?
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Yes, and it's very beautiful.
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Four.
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Can you see Sally?
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Yes, I can.
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She's running.
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Where?
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I can't see her.
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She's running after that sheep.
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Oh, yes, but she can't catch it.
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Five.
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Is that Jane sitting on the grass?
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With blonde hair.
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What's she doing?
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She's trying to draw a picture.
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Oh, she's drawing very carefully.
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Part two.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Hello, Jill.
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Can I ask you some questions?
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OK.
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What's your family name?
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My family name's Walker.
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Jill Walker.
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Can you spell that?
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W-A-L-K-E-R Thank you.
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Can you see the answer?
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Now you listen and write.
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One.
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Where do you live, Jill?
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I live at 7 Main Street.
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Can you spell that, please?
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Yes.
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M-A-I-N.
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Two.
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2. Do you like school, Jill?
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Yes, I do.
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Which class are you in?
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I'm in 4B.
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I've got a lot of friends in the class.
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4B.
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3. And what about sports?
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Oh, I love swimming, hockey and basketball.
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Which is your favourite sport?
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I love hockey best.
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Hockey's a good game.
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4. What do you do at the weekends?
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I have a lot of hobbies,
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but I like reading best.
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Do you like reading books or comics?
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That's difficult.
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I think comics are my favourite.
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Five.
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Have you got any pets?
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Yes, I have.
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I love animals.
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What kind of pet have you got?
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I've got a snake.
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He's very beautiful.
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A snake?
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That's a good pet.
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Part 3 Look at the pictures.
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What did Jane do last week?
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Hello, Jane.
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Hello, Uncle Tony.
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What did you do last week?
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Tell me.
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Well, on Thursday, I went to my friend's birthday party.
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On Thursday?
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Yes.
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She had a great cake.
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Can you see the line from the word Thursday?
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On Thursday, Jane went to her friend's birthday party.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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1. What did you do on Tuesday?
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On Tuesday, I was at home.
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I did my homework.
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Was it difficult?
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No, it was easy.
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I had to write a story.
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2. What about on Saturday?
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What did you do then?
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I watched a soccer game.
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Did you go with your friends?
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No, I went there with my dad.
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Was it a good game?
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Oh, yes.
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It was very exciting.
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3. And did you go for a walk with the dog on Monday?
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It was a sunny day.
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No, I sat inside all day.
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I had a bad cold.
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Oh dear, I didn't know that.
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I read my new book.
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Mum gave it to me on my birthday.
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Four.
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What about Sunday?
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Dad drove us to the countryside that day.
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What did you do there?
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We went for a walk near a waterfall.
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Great!
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Did you take any photos?
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No. Five.
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And what did you do on Wednesday?
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We all went to the park.
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To watch another soccer game?
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No, we played with our ball.
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And did you take the dog with you?
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Oh, yes.
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Part 4 Look at the pictures.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What is Jill wearing?
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Look, Mum.
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Can you see my friend Jill?
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No, I can't.
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What's she wearing?
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Red trousers?
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No. She's got a new dress.
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Is it blue?
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No. It's yellow.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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1. What does Daisy want for supper?
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I'm hungry, Mum.
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What would you like for supper, Daisy?
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A burger?
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No, I had a burger at school today.
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Can I have some pasta?
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Yes, with some juice and bread.
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I'm thirsty, but I don't want any bread.
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2. What did Sally get for her birthday?
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It was Sally's birthday last week.
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Oh, what did her parents give her?
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I don't know.
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She wanted a guitar or a computer.
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Well, they didn't give her those.
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Oh yes, I know.
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They gave her a new camera.
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She'll like that.
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She loves taking photos.
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3. Where did Peter go at the weekend?
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Where did your friend Peter go at the weekend?
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Well, he wanted to go and watch a basketball game.
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So did he go?
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No, he couldn't.
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His mum wanted to go to the mountains for the weekend.
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and his dad wanted to go to the sea.
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Did he go to the sea then?
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No, his dad had to work,
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but he went with his mum to the mountains.
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4. What was the matter with Mary?
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Mary couldn't come to school today.
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What was the matter with her?
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Did she have a stomachache?
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No, she had a temperature.
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Was she in bed?
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No, she sat on the sofa in the living room.
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5. What fruit has Fred got in his garden?
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Mum, Fred's parents have got a new house in the country.
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It's very big.
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That's good.
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Has it got a garden?
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Yes, it has.
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And there's a lot of fruit.
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Oh.
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Does it have coconuts or bananas?
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No, but it's got a lot of pineapples.
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Part 5.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Can you see the monster on the bed?
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Yes, I can.
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Well, colour the monster blue.
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Can you see the blue monster?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour and draw.
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One.
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There are two cupboards in the room.
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Can you see them?
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Yes, a big one and a smaller one.
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I want you to colour them.
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What colour?
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Colour the big cupboard green and the smaller one yellow.
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OK.
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Two.
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Now I want you to draw something.
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Good.
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What shall I draw?
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Draw a lamp.
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Where?
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On the small table next to the bed.
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OK.
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OK.
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Three.
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Now you can colour again.
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Good.
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Can you see the two boys?
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Yes, I can see them.
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Colour the boy who's standing.
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Shall I colour his trousers?
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No. Colour his T-shirt red.
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OK.
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His T-shirt.
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Four.
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Do you want to colour again?
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Yes, please.
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OK.
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you can colour the mat on the floor.
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Which mat?
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There are two.
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Colour the one in front of the door.
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What colour?
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Brown.
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OK.
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Five.
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And now you can draw again.
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Good.
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What shall I draw?
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The boys need something to play with.
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Shall I draw a car or a plane?
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A plane, that's good.
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Where?
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Draw a plane between the boys and then colour it red.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will engage with the Cambridge Movers Practice Listening Test, specifically Test 1. This exercise focuses on listening comprehension and following spoken instructions linked to visual prompts. By working through various scenarios featuring children in a farm setting, you'll enhance your ability to understand and respond to descriptive language. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your English pronunciation and develop your listening skills, which are critical for effective English speaking practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Look at the picture - a prompt to direct attention to visual aids.
- Is he wearing blue trousers? - a question format useful for describing clothing.
- He's sitting under the tree - a phrase for indicating location.
- Can you see her? - a common inquiry to confirm visibility.
- She's running after that sheep - a descriptive action phrase.
- What’s she doing? - a question form to describe current activities.
- He's giving an apple to the horse - an example of a subject performing an action.
- She's drawing very carefully - a phrase that emphasizes methodical action.
Practice Tips
To effectively utilize this listening test for IELTS speaking practice, consider the following strategies:
- Shadowing Technique: Listen to the spoken prompts, pause the video, and repeat the phrases aloud. This technique helps identify and improve your English pronunciation by mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speakers.
- Slow It Down: If the pace feels fast, use a shadowing app to play the audio at a reduced speed. This allows you to better grasp the pronunciation and intricacies of the language.
- Visual Cues: Pay close attention to the pictures as you listen. Associating phrases with images helps reinforce learning and improves retention during your English speaking practice.
- Engage with the Content: After listening, narrate what you heard in your own words. This will not only enhance your understanding but also give you a chance to practice speaking, which is essential for building fluency.
- Record Yourself: Use your device to record your attempts at repeating phrases or summarizing what you’ve heard. Assessing your recordings can provide insights into areas needing improvement.
By incorporating these methods into your practice, you'll not only enhance your listening skills but also build confidence in your speaking abilities, paving the way for improved performance in your English-speaking endeavors.
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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