Shadowing Practice: PART 2 TEST 3 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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Why is there no flour on the shelf?
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A. Because it's out of stock.
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B. Those roses smell nice.
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C. No, the other cake.
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Number 8.
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When will the catering company arrive?
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A. At 4 o 'clock.
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B. That's a delicious flavor.
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C. Many vegetarian options.
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Number 9.
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When's the meeting scheduled to start?
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A. At a networking event.
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B. I started this job six years ago.
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C. Right after lunch.
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Number 10.
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How much will the repairs cost?
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A. I have two pairs of shoes.
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B. Around $200.
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C. The restaurant downtown.
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Number 11.
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You went to the dentist this morning, didn't you?
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A. Oh, I've already had breakfast.
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B. Yes, for an annual checkup.
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C. Let's take the bus.
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Number 12.
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Where should we put the new printer?
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A. In the corner by the stairs.
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B. The third page of the document.
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C. A reusable ink cartridge.
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Number 13.
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What type of plant do you have in your office?
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A. Whenever I sit at my desk.
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B. Thanks, I just bought it.
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C. One that doesn't require much water.
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Number 14.
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There was a sale at the furniture store.
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A. No, it wasn't in storage.
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B. Did you buy anything?
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C. Some old receipts.
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Number 15.
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Can you show me how to submit a tech help ticket?
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A. Let me send you the link.
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B. A broken power cable.
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No, over 10 minutes
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Number 16 Where is the power button on this device?
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I've never used that model before 10 euros per hour
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We charge more for color photographs Number 17.
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Do you want to take a walk now or would later be better?
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A. A nearby lake.
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B. I'm free to walk now.
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C. No, I don't use a fitness tracker.
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Number 18.
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I ordered some new equipment for the factory.
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A. The news program on Channel 10.
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B. Great.
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I can't wait to use it.
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C. The car dealership.
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Number 19.
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There's a nice place to rent on Mercer Street.
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A. I just renewed my current lease.
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B. It was a great show.
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C. A standard rental application.
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Number 20.
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Is the heating system working?
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A. Yes, that's my website.
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B. A five -kilometer run.
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C. I just called maintenance.
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Number 21.
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Isn't the roadwork in front of City Hall finished yet?
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A. I just finished my conference presentation.
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B. A lot of traffic in the evening.
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C. No, they still have another month to go.
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Number 22.
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Who will lead the new employee training today?
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A. We're using a recorded video.
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B. Yes, right after lunch.
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C. Classroom 124.
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Number 23.
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Is the safety inspection scheduled for this month or next month?
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A. I thought I saved the file.
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B. The factory supervisor.
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C. It's this Wednesday.
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Number 24.
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When is the harvest festival taking place?
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A. It's a week from tomorrow.
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B. Sure, I can take it.
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C. The park next to the art museum.
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Number 25.
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Was your new laptop expensive?
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A. Do you have a new password?
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B. I had a discount coupon.
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C. On top of the cabinet.
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Number 26.
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Why don't we go on our camping trip next weekend?
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A. Yes, that table lamp is quite nice.
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B. Should we go left or right?
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C. I have a performance scheduled with my band.
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Number 27.
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The workshop for this afternoon was postponed, wasn't it?
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A. At the post office.
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B. I haven't checked my email.
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C. A ticket for 2 o 'clock, please.
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Number 28.
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How were our production figures last month?
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A. They produce electric cars.
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B.
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9 o 'clock in the morning C.
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We were closed down for a week
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Number 29 When can I see the speech therapist?
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A. A one -hour session B.
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Just a microphone C.
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How about tomorrow afternoon?
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Number 30.
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Aren't you picking up the clients from the airport?
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A. A product demonstration.
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B. No, I believe Tomiko is doing that.
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C. He prefers an aisle seat.
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Number 31.
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How is your morning client meeting?
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A. It's great to meet you.
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B. No, over in conference room 2.
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C. The contract is now officially signed.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “PART 2 TEST 3 EST 2024”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: month, clock, scheduled. This video has 129 sentences and 719 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 81 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. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| 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. |
| downtown noun | /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ | The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. |
| sheet noun | /ʃit/ | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| fitness noun | /ˈfɪt.nəs/ | The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| furniture noun | /ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ | Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively. |
| submit verb | /səbˈmɪt/ | To yield or give way to another. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You went to the dentist this morning, didn't you?
- Where should we put the new printer?
- Was your new laptop expensive?
- Do you have a new password?
- Aren't you picking up the clients from the airport?
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 · was postponed · were closed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've already had · haven't checked |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I've, wasn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sheet /ʃit/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, shoe /ˈʃu/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/
- Long words — get the stress right: demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/, kilometre /kɪˈlɑmɪtəɹ/
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 clock, select, desk.
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.