Shadowing Practice: PART 2 TEST 1 EST 2024 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 2.
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Directions.
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You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English.
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They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
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Now, let us begin with question number 7.
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Number 7.
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How old is this building?
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A. To ship some materials.
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B. About 10 years old.
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C. Company offices, I think.
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Number 8.
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Can you come to my jazz performance tonight?
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A. I'm sorry I was late for the meeting.
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B. Mostly just local musicians C.
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Sure, I'll be there
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Number 9 Which apartment submitted a work order?
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A. It's what you did for a living B.
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Submit your assignment here C.
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It came from the tenants in B23 Number 10.
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Will you contact the vendor about changing our delivery date?
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A. Of course, I'll take care of it.
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B. An email receipt.
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C. Could I get change for a dollar?
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Number 11.
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Why was the maintenance worker here?
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A. No, he didn't.
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B. From 3 o 'clock until 4.
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C. Because a light needed to be fixed.
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Number 12.
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Did management make a hiring decision yet?
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A. Put it on the highest shelf.
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B. The personnel department.
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C. Yes.
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They chose Jacob Borgman.
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Number 13.
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Do you want to eat here in our cafeteria or go out?
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A. He went there yesterday.
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B. Well, maybe a sandwich.
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C. Let's eat here.
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Number 14.
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Didn't you email the employment contract to Mr. Patel yesterday?
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A Yes, I would agree.
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B No, I'll send it now.
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C Check the employee manual.
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Number 15 Our division's picnic is this Saturday, right?
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A There's a lot of rain in the forecast.
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B. Sure, I like salad.
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C. At the end of this corridor.
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Number 16.
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Would you like coffee or tea?
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A. Just water, please.
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B. For a few dollars more.
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C. A 15 -minute break.
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Number 17.
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We achieved our sales targets this month.
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A. That's excellent news.
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B. A few times a day.
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C. To the end of April.
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Number 18.
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How often do you travel for your job?
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A. It turned out well.
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B. Yes, I did find one.
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C. About once a month.
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Number 19.
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We should hike the Wildflower Trail today.
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A. This seat is available.
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B. I didn't bring boots.
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C. At the Visitor's Center.
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Number 20.
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You've booked a hotel in London, haven't you?
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A. Very enjoyable, thanks.
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B. He usually takes the train.
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C. Yes, I made a reservation last week.
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Number 21.
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Are there any tickets left for tonight's concert?
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A. It's sold out.
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B. He's a concert violinist.
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C. They already left.
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Number 22.
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Haven't you used this software before?
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A. Can I take your order?
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B. I haven't had the chance.
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C. About $40.
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Number 23.
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When is the new blender going to be released?
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A. Only with fruits and vegetables.
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B. In the kitchen cabinet.
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C. The prototype is still being tested.
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Number 24.
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Who's picking up our clients at the airport?
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A. They decided to drive.
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B. At Terminal 2.
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C. It's a marketing position.
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Number 25.
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Where are the red roses that came in this morning?
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A. About three liters of water.
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B. No, I didn't check out the sale.
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C. I needed some for a large bouquet.
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Number 26.
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This film has been nominated for several awards.
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A. Why don't we go see it?
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B. After the announcement.
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C. He made a great speech.
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Number 27.
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Who's interested in starting a carpool program?
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A. Thanks, but I can't swim.
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B. Clara's already organizing one.
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C. It's a very interesting article.
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Number 28.
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Where will I teach my workshop this month?
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A. We just sent an email to all instructors.
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B. Five to seven months.
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C. Yes, it's a beautiful building.
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Number 29.
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Why are we moving these sweaters to the back of the store?
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A. In the new shopping mall.
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B. Yes, they come in other colors.
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C. Our spring merchandise is arriving soon.
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Number 30.
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Would you be interested in working on some of these contracts?
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A. Thank you for meeting me.
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B. A contact lens prescription.
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C. I have very limited time.
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Number 31.
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What type of job are you looking for?
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A. No, at 10 a .m.
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B. I really like working with computers.
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C. Just a resume as needed.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “PART 2 TEST 1 EST 2024”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: month, email, needed. This video has 129 sentences and 713 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 80 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 72% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 25 of its 129 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| submit verb | /səbˈmɪt/ | To yield or give way to another. |
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| sheet noun | /ʃit/ | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| manual noun | /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ | Synonym of handbook. |
| announcement noun | /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ | An act of announcing, or giving notice. |
| jazz noun | /d͡ʒæz/ | A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time… |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| assignment noun | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| lens noun | /lɛnz/ | An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| sold out adjective | Completely sold; of which no more is in stock. |
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you come to my jazz performance tonight?
- Could I get change for a dollar?
- Haven't you used this software before?
- Who's picking up our clients at the airport?
- Why don't we go see it?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will not be printed · be fixed · be released |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've booked · haven't had · has been nominated |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, haven't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheet /ʃit/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/, prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/
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 submit, select, clock.
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.