Shadowing Practice: PET 4 Listening Part 1 Test 1 (Transcript + Key) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Cambridge Preliminary English Test 4 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 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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Where did the man leave his camera?
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Oh no, I haven't got my camera.
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But you used it just now to take a photograph of the fountain.
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Oh, I remember.
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I put it down on the steps while I put my coat on.
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Well, let's drive back quickly.
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It might still be there.
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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. Which activity will the family do this year?
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We're going to try an activity holiday this year, but we all want to do something different.
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The children want to go cycling, but their father wants to go on a water sports holiday, you know, sailing and windsurfing, things like that.
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And I'd like to go walking.
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We all want to go together, so we've decided to let the children choose this year, and we'll choose next year.
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Now listen again.
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We're going to try an activity holiday this year, but we all want to do something different.
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The children want to go cycling, but their father wants to go on a water sports holiday, you know, sailing and windsurfing, things like that.
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And I'd like to go walking.
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We all want to go together, so we've decided to let the children choose this year, and we'll choose next year.
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2. Which is the woman's house?
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How will I recognise your house when I call for you, Sue?
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Well, it's the same as all the others in the street, but look out for a big tree.
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It's by the front gate and it's covered in lovely white flowers at the moment.
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Now listen again.
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How will I recognise your house when I call for you, Sue?
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Well, it's the same as all the others in the street, but look out for a big tree.
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It's by the front gate and it's covered in lovely white flowers at the moment.
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3. Why will drivers have problems this morning?
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And on to this morning's local traffic news.
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"'driving conditions have improved now that the early morning fog is gone.
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"'Rain is forecast for tonight, but it'll be fine during the day.
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"'The police have warned drivers to expect delays coming into town because of repairs to Victoria Bridge, and advised lorries to find another route if possible.
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Now listen again.
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And on to this morning's local traffic news.
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Driving conditions have improved now that the early morning fog is gone.
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Rain is forecast for tonight, but it'll be fine during the day.
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The police have warned drivers to expect delays coming into town because of repairs to Victoria Bridge, and advised lorries to find another route if possible.
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4. What time will Robin leave the house?
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Oh, Robin, Pete's just rung to say that he'll be here a bit later than he said.
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The plane's going to take off at eight o'clock now, so you don't need to check in until about quarter past seven.
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He said he'd be round to pick you up at half past six instead of six o'clock.
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Is that okay?
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It'll give you some more time to pack anyway.
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Now listen again.
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Oh, Robin, Pete's just rung to say that he'll be here a bit later than he said.
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The plane's going to take off at eight o'clock now, so you don't need to check in until about quarter past seven.
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He said he'd be round to pick you up at half past six instead of six o'clock.
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Is that okay?
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It'll give you some more time to pack anyway.
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5. What did Simon do this morning?
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Oh, Simon, you haven't even washed the dishes.
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Have you done anything this morning?
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I've been really busy, ma'am.
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I paid the window cleaner who called, and I was going to put away all the shopping you bought yesterday.
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But Pete rang, and he kept me talking for ages.
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Now listen again.
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Oh, Simon, you haven't even washed the dishes.
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Have you done anything this morning?
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I've been really busy, ma'am.
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I paid the window cleaner who called and I was going to put away all the shopping you bought yesterday.
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But Pete rang and he kept me talking for ages.
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6. What hasn't the girl packed yet?
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Have you got everything you need for your holiday?
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Well, I've packed my soap and toothbrush, if that's what you mean, but I can't find any toothpaste anywhere.
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There's probably some in the bathroom cupboard, but what about a towel?
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Have you remembered to pack that? Of course.
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Now listen again.
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Have you got everything you need for your holiday?
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Well, I've packed my soap and toothbrush, if that's what you mean, but I can't find any toothpaste anywhere.
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There's probably some in the bathroom cupboard, but what about a towel?
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Have you remembered to pack that? Of course.
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7. What has the woman just bought?
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What do you think?
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I found it in that new department store yesterday.
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I think it's perfect.
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It'll keep the sun off my face and it'll go really well with the dress I'm wearing to the wedding.
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It's the same colour as my bag too.
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I just need a new jacket now.
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Now listen again.
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What do you think?
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I found it in that new department store yesterday.
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I think it's perfect.
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It'll keep the sun off my face and it'll go really well with the dress I'm wearing to the wedding.
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It's the same colour as my bag too.
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I just need a new jacket now.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson
You're practicing English with "PET 4 Listening Part 1 Test 1 (Transcript + Key)" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.
Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.
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.