Shadowing Practice: Moving Office: Đề thi thật IELTS LISTENING Vol 2 Test 8 Section 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Section 2.
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You will hear a manager talking to company employees about moving to a new office building.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16 on page 3.
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Thank you.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16.
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Thank you for coming to today's meeting, everyone.
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I'd like to give you some information about moving to our new office building so that you know what the plans are.
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So, first, let me explain why we're moving.
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Even though we've taken on quite a few new employees over the last year, we still have plenty of space here, but the problem is where we are.
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But we've now found the perfect place in the city centre.
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Originally, we chose this building in the suburbs because the rent was much cheaper, but our clients aren't always keen on coming out here.
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I visited the new office last week, and I'm pretty sure that you'll find the greatest advantage is the huge windows.
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I'm not sure we'll need desk lamps at all.
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Of course, we'll have everything checked out to make sure we can control the temperature of each office,
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and we may have to put some room dividers in some offices so that you're not disturbed by your colleagues' conversations.
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We've just set a date for the move.
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The finance department wanted us to wait until after the end of the tax year, April, but we've decided to move earlier.
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As soon as the sales conference is over in January, we'll move.
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That'll give us plenty of time to organise everything before you start taking your annual holidays.
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We've already put quite a bit of information about the move on the company website, like restaurants and cafes around the new office,
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but we're still checking bus routes and things like that, so transport information will be up by next Monday.
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Another thing still to get confirmed is which car park we can use and how many people can use it.
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OK, let's move on to some practical things you have to do now.
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Don't worry yet about taking home your photos and things like that.
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That can be sorted out much nearer the time, along with getting rid of any unwanted paperwork.
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We need to find out how many new desks and chairs to order, so could you make a list of any of the ones you use that are scratched or broken?
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Just one thing, all documents containing non-confidential information can go into the general packing boxes,
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but when it comes to documents containing confidential information, you'll need to put these in special bags.
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You'll be given grey plastic ones for this.
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So one thing to do now is go through your filing cabinets and identify which folders are confidential.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20 on page 4.
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Now listen and answer questions 17 to 20.
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Now, to help you prepare for the move, I'd like to talk about lifting heavy things.
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You shouldn't really have to do this because a removal company will be used, but you might want to move a box out of your way or something.
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It's surprising how often people don't remember to use the handles on the boxes, although they all have them.
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You've all had the leaflet explaining that you should keep your back straight and your head up when lifting.
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And it also tells you to stand with your feet firmly on the ground and a little bit apart, so I think that's clear.
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But the leaflet emphasises the importance of not twisting to the left or right once you've picked something up, and if you're like me, that's easy to forget.
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I'd also like to talk about papers.
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If they've been stored for a long time, they can get mould on them, a sort of fungus, and as soon as you start moving them, the fungus gets disturbed.
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As you know, you can't open the windows in this building, but I suggest you use the gloves that we'll provide.
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We'll also get some face masks, but we've been advised that these shouldn't be necessary.
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What you should do is drink one or two litres of water a day.
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That's essential.
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and the best time to do this sort of work is after your afternoon break, so that you can leave the building soon afterwards.
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Now, are there any questions?
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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 turn to section 3 on page 5.
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Thank you.

Context & Background

In this section of the IELTS Listening test, you will hear a manager discussing the logistics of moving to a new office building with company employees. The dialogue includes detailed information about the reasons for the relocation, the new office's features, and practical steps employees need to follow during the transition. This context provides a valuable opportunity for English learners to understand workplace communication and improve their listening skills.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Thank you for coming to today's meeting” - A polite way to acknowledge participants’ presence.
  • “We’ve decided to move earlier” - Indicates a change in schedule or plans.
  • “We need to find out how many new desks and chairs to order” - Highlights the importance of gathering information for decision-making.
  • “One thing to do now is go through your filing cabinets” - Provides direction on what needs to be done next.
  • “It's essential to drink one or two litres of water a day” - A reminder of health and safety—important in workplace discussions.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To optimize your IELTS speaking practice using this video, follow these steps to enhance your understanding and speaking skills:

  1. Listen Carefully: Play the video and focus on the manager's tone and pronunciation. Understand the context before answering any questions.
  2. Identify Key Phrases: As you listen, write down the top phrases highlighted above. Pay attention to their pronunciation and intonation.
  3. Use a Shadowing App: Find a shadowing app that allows you to overlay your voice with the speaker's. Start by repeating sentences after the manager, mimicking not just the words but also the delivery.
  4. Practice Regularly: Integrate your learnings into daily practice sessions. This could involve relistening to the video, practicing during your commute, or using the recording as background while doing other tasks.
  5. Record and Review: Record yourself speaking the phrases and compare your pronunciation to the original audio. This is a great way to improve English pronunciation over time.

Utilizing resources like this YouTube video allows you to learn English with YouTube, and applying these steps can significantly enhance your listening and speaking abilities, preparing you effectively for your IELTS journey.

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.