Shadowing Practice: On campus Accommodation Đề thi thật IELTS LISTENING Vol 2 Test 6 Section 2 (IELTS Recent Actual Test - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 2 You will hear a man talking to a group of new students about the campus.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.
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As you will have noticed upon entering the main campus, the area is quite vast.
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I'd like to show you around today and get you familiar with the area.
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Right now we are standing in the campus garden, which is the most conspicuous area in the whole campus.
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It is roughly in the centre of the campus and makes for a good reference point.
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To the north-west of the garden we have what we refer to as the Student Service Unit.
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This is where you can find course information, lodge complaints about registration, receive and conduct other administrational tasks.
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You should become familiar with this place, as you will likely be visiting it a lot in the near future, by which I mean from tomorrow.
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To the south-east of the garden, near the South Gate, we have quite a vibrant venue for both sports and concerts,
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and it provides over 5,000 seats.
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You can find a lot of posters on the billboard nearby advertising upcoming activities.
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We usually organise at least one big event each month and have a few regularly scheduled activities
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open to all students on weekends.
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Take the lane leading to the north eastern corner of the campus and you will find a new building at the end.
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It's where trained staff are ready to cater to your health needs
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and give advice for any health related problems that you might have.
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Just to let you know the first floor is for physical checkups while the second floor is for consultations.
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If If you're from abroad and need help, you'll need to go to the building directly adjacent to the campus garden.
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Go straight to the second floor, where we have staff there to assist you.
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By the way, that building is also where we hold most of our international conferences and seminars.
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It's a great place to listen to experts share their experience.
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I highly recommend it.
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For those who need to find a place to live on campus, you can go to the accommodation office.
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Please note that we have closed the old office, which is directly to the west of the campus garden as it is too small.
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The larger building right next to the cafe is where the new one is located.
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I am aware that some students have yet to receive their room keys.
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This is probably because you have not provided us with your proof of payment and identity card yet.
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Please don't worry though.
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I can assure you that there are enough rooms for everybody.
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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 carefully and answer questions 16 to 20.
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The students dormitory is on the south side of the campus
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and it is of course where you will be residing throughout your stay.
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Each room is equipped to accommodate two students.
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The kitchen space is shared but you do have a shower for yourselves.
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After you move in you will have to talk to the
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designated manager of your dormitory building before using any of the facilities in the basement, including washing machines and dryers.
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If you have signed up for our school meal program, please listen up.
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In order to prevent any mix-ups when distributing meals, most of our food containers will be marked with each student's name.
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If the labelling isn't done correctly on yours, please let us know in time.
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You should be aware that last semester we had some incidents involving theft in the dorms.
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As such, we've implemented some new policies this year to upgrade our security services.
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Every student will be provided with an access code, without which they cannot enter their rooms.
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Please don't share it with anyone.
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If you want to renew its validity you'll need to check your portal page
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and find the button under the tab on campus dormitory.
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We hope that this new system should limit the number of thefts this year.
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Finally I'd like to talk briefly about campus rules.
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It is expected that all gadgets and appliances are switched off after the lights are out which happens at 11.30pm.
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Most students' bedtime is around 11pm, so please keep to this time and respect others' need for quiet.
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We take this quite seriously and are quite strict.
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Any gadgets that are seized for breaking this rule won't be returned until the end of the semester.
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That is the end of part two.
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You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part two.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking with this video is essential for IELTS preparation, especially in increasing your familiarity with campus-related vocabulary and real-world scenarios. The speaker addresses new students, discussing the on-campus accommodation and various facilities, which provides an authentic context for developing your IELTS speaking practice. Engaging with the content helps you learn how to articulate your thoughts clearly when discussing similar topics, such as accommodation, student services, and campus life.

Furthermore, by listening and repeating phrases along with the speaker, you can build confidence in your ability to convey information succinctly. This practice will benefit you not only in IELTS exams but also in everyday conversations regarding your experience in university settings. Embrace the opportunity to learn and engage with informative dialogue; it’s an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve English pronunciation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The dialogue in this video incorporates several key structures that can be beneficial for improving your English speaking skills:

  • Descriptive Structures: Phrases like “the area is quite vast” and “the most conspicuous area” highlight descriptive language. This is vital for IELTS as you may be required to describe a place or situation.
  • Imperatives: Commands such as “take the lane” and “go straight” are used to guide listeners. Practicing these commands can bolster your clarity and authority when giving directions or instructions.
  • Conditional Statements: The speaker mentions, “If you have signed up for our school meal program”, which provides a conditional structure beneficial for discussing outcomes based on specific actions.Learning English with YouTube can further expose you to these structures.
  • Future Forms: The use of future tenses, as in “you will likely be visiting,” emphasizes planning and ongoing processes, which are essential in both spoken and written English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While listening to the speaker, pay attention to some potentially tricky words that may challenge your pronunciation:

  • “Conspicuous”: This word can be difficult to pronounce due to its length and emphasis on the second syllable. Practice saying it several times to master it.
  • “Accommodation”: The length of this word often trips up new learners. Break it down into smaller parts—“ac-com-mo-da-tion”—to make it easier to say.
  • “Vibrant”: This term is often pronounced too quickly. Slow it down and focus on the vowel sounds to ensure clarity.

By shadowing the speaker and repeating their phrases, you can effectively master these challenging words. The shadow speech technique allows learners to hear and replicate sounds, enhancing your overall pronunciation skills. Regular practice with nuanced pronunciation will lead you to articulate ideas more clearly in any English-speaking scenario.

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.