Shadowing Practice: PART 2 TEST 2 EST 2024 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 2 Directions 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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7. Have the machines on the factory floor been cleaned?
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A. No, not yet.
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B. It's in the shipping container.
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C. I just put it in the trash bin.
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8. How much will the budget increase next year?
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A. About 10%.
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B. Three hours, I think.
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C. At the bank's main branch.
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Number 9.
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You're going to water the plants before you leave, aren't you?
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A. I walked the whole way.
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B. Yes, right after lunch.
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C. In the break room.
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Number 10.
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Aren't you going to schedule an eye doctor appointment?
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A. Those glasses look nice on you.
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B. I already scheduled one.
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C. The seminar is three days long.
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Number 11.
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I'm going to try to fix this printer.
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A. You're right.
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It doesn't fit.
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B. Double -sided copies C.
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Are you sure it can be repaired?
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Number 12 What should we do with these brochures?
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A. A trip to the seashore B.
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Yes, I found it already C.
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I'll leave them at the front desk Number 13 Has the policy meeting been rescheduled?
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A We have lots of desk calendar designs.
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B Yes, it's happening tomorrow instead.
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C This soup I ordered is delicious.
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Number 14 Why don't we stop by the office cafeteria on our way to the workshop?
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A. Sure, we have time for that.
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B. A full -service buffet.
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C. The topic is professional networking.
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Number 15 Have you tried our famous pasta dish?
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A. We need a table for five.
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B. Yes, it was delicious.
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C. I'll try to make it on time.
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Number 16.
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Who's the opening act at tonight's concert?
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A. Could you turn up the volume?
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B. A jazz singer from France.
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C. The position has been filled.
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Number 17.
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When do the product demonstrations start?
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A. The schedule was emailed last Friday.
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B. Some innovative features.
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C. In room 202, I think.
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Number 18.
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I tried updating the website, but it didn't work.
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A. That date works for me.
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B. Usually our online reviews.
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C. Just send me the changes you want.
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Number 19.
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Did you hire a new welding specialist?
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A. The part's back -ordered.
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B. Yes, he starts tomorrow.
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C. No, it should be higher.
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Number 20.
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How was the color palette for the lobby chosen?
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A. Blue and orange.
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B. It was fine, thanks.
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C. I wasn't involved.
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Number 21.
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When are we ordering more supplies for the office?
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A. In the storage closet.
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B. Next week on Monday.
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C. The new desk looks great.
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Number 22.
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The battery for the water pump is going to be solar -powered, right?
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A. We're still in the planning stages.
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B.
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$140 per year.
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C. Yes, I'd love a glass of water.
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Number 23.
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Where can I buy a charger for this laptop?
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A. Around 3 o 'clock.
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B. I can order one for you.
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C. A limited return policy.
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Number 24.
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Do I need to reserve a meeting room?
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A. Yes, let me show you how.
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B. The service is good.
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C. My slide presentation.
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Number 25.
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When's the new department director supposed to start?
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A. It's an hour long.
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B. Ms. Pavlova isn't retiring for several weeks.
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C. No, that department's upstairs.
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Number 26.
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Should I deliver these pizzas, or will you?
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A. No, thanks.
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I'm not hungry.
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B. Ten dollars for two.
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C. They're being picked up.
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Number 27.
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This month's shipment schedule has been revised.
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A. I couldn't find them either.
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B. Which dates have been changed?
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C.
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$2 per pound Number 28 How much will the repairs cost?
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A. The work is covered under the warranty plan B.
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Yes, it's also available in red C.
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In about two weeks Number 29 Why don't we provide more samples of the wallpaper patterns?
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A. The newspaper is delivered daily.
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B. An interior design course.
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C. There are plenty in the binders.
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Number 30.
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Can you give me a tour of the property this afternoon?
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A. Sorry, I won't have time until tomorrow.
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B. It has a very modern design.
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C. A house on Maple Street.
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Number 31.
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Who's scheduled to test the product today?
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A. We're waiting for confirmation.
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B. It's a great album, right?
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C. About six weeks ago.
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C. About six weeks ago.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “PART 2 TEST 2 EST 2024”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: desk, schedule, tomorrow, design. This video has 124 sentences and 739 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:54. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 73% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 26 of its 124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| 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. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| trash noun | /tɹæʃ/ | Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse. |
| 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. |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| 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… |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| turn up verb | To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're going to water the plants before you leave, aren't you?
- Aren't you going to schedule an eye doctor appointment?
- Are you sure it can be repaired?
- Could you turn up the volume?
- Did you hire a new welding specialist?
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 · been cleaned · can be repaired |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been filled · has been revised · have been changed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we do · should be · Should I deliver |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will not be · will the |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 20 contractions and reduced forms, such as aren't, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, trash /tɹæʃ/, sheet /ʃit/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
- Long words — get the stress right: innovative /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, 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 desk, repair, delicious.
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.