Shadowing Practice: PART 1 TEST 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Now, part one will begin.
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Number one.
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Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. She's inserting a cord into an outlet.
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B. She's pressing a button on a machine.
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C. She's gripping the handle of a drawer.
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D. She's tacking a notice onto the wall.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some window shutters are being replaced.
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B. A pillow is being arranged on a seat.
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C. An outdoor table is being cleared off.
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D. Some wooden boards are being painted.
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Go on to the next page.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. Some utensils have been discarded in a bin.
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B. Some bottles are being emptied into a sink.
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C. A rolling chair has been placed next to a counter.
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d.
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Some drawers have been left open.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. A man is chopping some wood into pieces.
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B. Leaves are scattered across the grass.
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C. A man is closing a window.
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D. Wood is piled near a fence.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. People are standing in line in a lobby.
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B. Items are being loaded into shopping bags.
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C. Tents have been set up in a parking area.
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D. A worker is putting up a canopy.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. Some luggage is stacked next to an escalator.
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B. A suitcase is being lifted onto a shuttle bus.
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C. Some suitcases are displayed in a shop window.
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d.
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A luggage rack has two levels.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “PART 1 TEST 2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: marked, picture, test, window. This video has 40 sentences and 278 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:46. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 67% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| suitcase noun | /ˈsutkeɪs/ | A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling. |
| drawer noun | /dɹɔɹ/ | An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles. |
| luggage noun | /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/ | The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings. |
| discard verb | /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ | To throw away, to reject. |
| escalator noun | /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ | Anything that escalates. |
| scatter verb | /ˈskætɚ/ | To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse. |
| shutter noun | /ˈʃʌtəː/ | One who shuts or closes something. |
| utensil noun | /juˈtɛn.səl/ | An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen. |
| canopy noun | /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ | A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed. |
| chop verb | /t͡ʃɑp/ | To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. |
| shuttle noun | /ˈʃʌtəl/ | A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom. |
| rack noun | /ɹæk/ | A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other. |
| pillow noun | /ˈpɪl.oʊ/ [ˈpʰɪɫ.ö̞] | A soft cushion used to support the head in bed. |
| cord noun | /ˈkoɹd/ | A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example). |
| outlet noun | /ˈaʊtlɛt/ | A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clear off verb | To leave abruptly; scram. |
| put up verb | To place in a high location. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being replaced · being arranged · being cleared |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been discarded · has been placed · have been left |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | She's inserting · She's pressing · She's gripping |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shutter /ˈʃʌtəː/, shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/
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 suitcase, drawer, luggage.
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.