Shadowing Practice: PET 3 Listening Part 1 Test 1 (Transcript + Key) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Cambridge Preliminary English Test 3 by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in conjunction with Cambridge University Press.
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This recording is copyright.
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CD 1.
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This is the Cambridge Preliminary English Test No. 1.
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There are four parts to the test.
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You will hear each part twice.
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For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions, and time for you to check your answers.
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Write your answers on the question paper.
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You will have six minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the answer sheet.
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The recording will now be stopped.
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Please ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the test.
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Now open your question paper and look at part one.
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There are seven questions in this part.
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For each question, there are three pictures and a short recording.
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Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it.
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Before we start, here is an example.
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What's the time?
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Have you got the time?
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Yes, it's twenty past three.
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The first picture is correct.
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So there is a tick in box A.
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Look at the three pictures for question one now.
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Now we are ready to start.
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Listen carefully.
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You will hear each recording twice.
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1. What was in the woman's bag?
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Was there anything valuable in the bag that was stolen, madam?
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Yes.
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It had my purse in it, and my keys.
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Anything else?
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Well, luckily I was wearing my glasses, so no, nothing else.
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Now listen again.
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Was there anything valuable in the bag that was stolen, madam?
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Yes.
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It had my purse in it, and my keys.
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Anything else?
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Well, luckily I was wearing my glasses, so no, nothing else.
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2. Which film is the man talking about?
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I'm sure I've seen this film before.
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That bit where she's standing on the bridge watching the sunset reminded me.
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Now listen again.
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I'm sure I've seen this film before.
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That bit where she's standing on the bridge watching the sunset reminded me.
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Three.
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What should the woman do first?
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Well, you put the washing powder in the machine.
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Is that before or after you put the clothes in?
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Oh, it's after you put them in.
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And then remember to switch it on at the wall when you're ready.
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Now listen again.
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Well, you put the washing powder in the machine.
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Is that before or after you put the clothes in?
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Oh, it's after you put them in.
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And then remember to switch it on at the wall when you're ready.
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4. What is David going to do this weekend?
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Could you help me paint my flat this weekend, David?
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Oh, sorry.
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I'm going sailing.
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I decided to enjoy myself for a change.
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I spent last weekend helping my mum do her garden, and I need to repair the car next weekend.
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Now listen again.
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Could you help me paint my flat this weekend, David?
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Oh, sorry.
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I'm going sailing.
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I decided to enjoy myself for a change.
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I spent last weekend helping my mum do her garden, and I need to repair the car next weekend.
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5. How did the man get to work today?
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Sorry I'm late.
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I never know whether to take the underground or drive.
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I was held up in a traffic jam for half an hour, and then, when I got to work, the car park was full.
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I think I'll have to move nearer so I can walk or use my bike.
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Now listen again.
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Sorry I'm late.
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I never know whether to take the underground or drive.
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I was held up in a traffic jam for half an hour, and then, when I got to work, the car part was full.
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I think I'll have to move nearer so I can walk or use my bike.
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6. Which tie does the man choose?
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Which tie shall I wear for the interview?
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Do you think my blue silk one would look alright?
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A bit boring.
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I'd wear something with a small pattern.
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Squares or spots.
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Something like that.
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Oh, I don't know.
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I think I'll wear the plain one.
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Now listen again.
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Which tie shall I wear for the interview?
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Do you think my blue silk one would look alright?
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A bit boring.
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I'd wear something with a small pattern.
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Squares or spots.
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Something like that.
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Oh, I don't know.
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I think I'll wear the plain one.
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7. What time is the appointment?
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Dr Brown's clinic, can I help you?
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Yes.
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Can I have an appointment to see the doctor, please?
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Well, he's free at quarter past eleven today, or tomorrow at quarter past ten, or five to two.
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I'll come tomorrow afternoon.
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Thank you.
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Now listen again.
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Dr Brown's clinic, can I help you?
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Yes.
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Can I have an appointment to see the doctor, please?
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Well, he's free at quarter past eleven today, or tomorrow at quarter past ten, or five to two.
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I'll come tomorrow afternoon.
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Thank you.
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That is the end of part one.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “PET 3 Listening Part 1 Test 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: listen, weekend, wear, test, Cambridge. This video has 110 sentences and 834 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 25 of its 110 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| nearer adjective | /ˈnɪɹɚ/ | Less distant; comparative form of near: more near. |
| madam noun | /ˈmædəm/ | A polite form of address for a woman or lady. |
| tick noun | /tɪk/ | A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida. |
| luckily adverb | /ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ | In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| purse noun | /pɚs/ | A small bag for carrying money. |
| sail noun | /seɪl/ | A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination… |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| sunset noun | /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ | The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon. |
| silk noun | /sɪlk/ | A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). |
| eleven noun | /əˈlɛv.ən/ | A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc. |
| clinic noun | /ˈklɪn.ɪk/ | A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients. |
| powder noun | /ˈpaʊ.dɚ/ | The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. |
| underground adjective | /ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/ | Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. |
| conjunction noun | /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃn̩/ | The act of joining, or condition of being joined. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look through verb | To take a view of the contents of; search in, either with the eyes or by hand. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Have you got the time?
- What was in the woman's bag?
- I'm sure I've seen this film before.
- Is that before or after you put the clothes in?
- Which tie shall I wear for the interview?
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 | be stopped · was stolen · was held |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've seen |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was wearing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will be · will have |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 20 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 nearer, madam, tick.
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.