Shadowing Practice: Starters ELI - START! Listening PRACTICE TEST | Lớp Học Thầy Mol - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Preparation for the Pre-A1 Starters Cambridge English Qualifications by Jane Ritter.
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Copyright Ailey 2020.
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Hello, this is the Cambridge English Starters Listening Test.
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Look at Part 1.
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Now look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Hi, is this your town?
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Yes, we don't have school today.
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Who's that girl?
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She's eating an ice cream.
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That's my friend Lucy.
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She loves ice cream.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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One.
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There's a girl here too.
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She's singing.
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The girl with the blue t-shirt?
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Yes, the blue t-shirt.
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That's Kim.
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Kim is my sister.
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Two And can you see Alice?
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Sorry, Alice?
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Yes, she's playing the guitar.
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Oh yes, she's cool.
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3. That boy's taking photos.
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Yes, that's Hugo.
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Does Hugo take a lot of photos?
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Yes, he takes photos in the park and in the street.
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4. Who's that boy?
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He's kicking a ball.
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The boy wearing yellow shorts?
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Yes.
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That's my friend, Bill.
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Bill loves playing football.
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Five.
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And what's that boy's name?
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The boy with the kite?
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Yes.
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That's Dan.
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Dan loves kites.
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Now listen to part one again.
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One.
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There's a girl here too.
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She's singing.
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The girl with the blue t-shirt?
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Yes, the blue t-shirt.
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That's Kim.
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Kim is my sister.
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And can you see Alice?
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Sorry, Alice?
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Yes, she's playing the guitar.
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Oh yes, she's cool.
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Three. That boy's taking photos.
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Yes, that's Hugo.
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Does Hugo take a lot of photos?
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Yes, he takes photos in the park and in the street.
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Who's that boy?
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He's kicking a ball.
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The boy wearing yellow shorts?
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Yes.
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That's my friend, Bill.
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Bill loves playing football.
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5. And what's that boy's name?
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The boy with the kite?
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Yes.
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That's Dan.
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Dan loves kites.
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That is the end of part 1.
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Part 2.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and write a name or a number.
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There are two examples.
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Who's this girl?
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That's my friend, Grace.
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Is that G-R-A-C-E?
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Yes, Grace.
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How old is Grace?
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She's nine.
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Nine?
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Yes, that's right.
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Can you see the answers?
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Now you listen and write a name or a number.
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1. Where does Grace live?
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She lives in Clock Street.
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Clock Street.
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That's a funny name.
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Is that C-L-O-C-K?
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Yes.
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Two.
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What's the name of her favorite game?
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She loves playing fish.
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Is that F-I-S-H?
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Yes, she loves it.
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That's a good game.
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Three.
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How many people are in her family?
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Four.
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She lives with her mom, dad, and her brother.
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Ah, okay.
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Four.
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Four.
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What's her brother's name?
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His name's Alex.
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A-L-E-X.
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Alex, that's a nice name.
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5. Where does Grace like going?
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She likes going to the beach and swimming.
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The beach?
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Yes, she goes to Sun Beach.
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Sun Beach.
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S-U-N.
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I love that beach too.
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Now you listen to part two again.
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1. Where does Grace live?
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She lives in Clock Street.
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Clock Street.
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That's a funny name.
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Is that C-L-O-C-K?
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Yes.
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2. What's the name of her favorite game?
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She loves playing fish.
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Is that F-I-S-H?
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Yes, she loves it.
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That's a good game.
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Three.
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How many people are in her family?
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Four.
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She lives with her mom, dad, and her brother.
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Ah, okay.
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Four.
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Four.
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What's her brother's name?
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His name's Alex.
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A-L-E-X Alex.
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That's a nice name.
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Five Where does Grace like going?
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She likes going to the beach and swimming.
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The beach?
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Yes.
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She goes to Sun Beach.
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Sun Beach.
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S-U-N I love that beach too.
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That is the end of part two.
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Part three.
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Look at the pictures.
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Now listen and look.
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There is one example. Where is Sue?
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Where's Sue?
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Is she at home?
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No, she isn't.
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She's in the park.
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Oh yes, she likes going there after school.
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Yes, she loves the park.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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1. What are Jill and May doing?
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Where are Jill and May?
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Are they at the beach?
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No, they aren't.
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They're at home.
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What are they doing?
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They're reading in their bedroom.
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2. What is Miss Brown's class doing today?
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Where is your class this morning, Miss Brown?
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Are they at their music lesson?
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No, they're in the playground.
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Are they playing football?
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No, today they're playing hockey.
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Good, they like hockey.
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3. What is Anne's favourite food?
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Would you like some fruit, Anne?
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No, thanks.
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Is there any cake?
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No, but there's some ice cream.
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Ice cream, my favourite!
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4. What is Hugo wearing?
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Look, Mum.
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That's Hugo.
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The boy wearing the red shorts and blue T-shirt?
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No. That's his brother, Sam.
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Hugo's wearing a red T-shirt and jeans.
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Ah, OK.
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5. Which cat is Bill's?
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Is that your cat Bill?
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No, my cat is black and white.
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Is he big?
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Yes, he's very big.
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Now listen to part 3 again.
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1. What are Jill and May doing?
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Where are Jill and May?
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Are they at the beach?
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No, they aren't.
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They're at home.
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What are they doing?
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They're reading in their bedroom.
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2. What is Miss Brown's class doing today?
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Where is your class this morning?
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Miss Brown.
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Are they at their music lesson?
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No, they're in the playground.
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Are they playing football?
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No, today they're playing hockey.
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Good, they like hockey.
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3. What is Anne's favourite food?
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Would you like some fruit, Anne?
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No, thanks.
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Is there any cake?
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No, but there's some ice cream.
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Ice cream!
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My favourite!
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4. What is Hugo wearing?
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Look, Mum.
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That's Hugo.
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The boy wearing the red shorts and blue T-shirt?
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No. That's his brother, Sam.
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Hugo's wearing a red T-shirt and jeans.
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Ah, okay.
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Five.
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Which cat is Bill's?
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Is that your cat, Bill?
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No, my cat is black and white.
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Is he big?
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Yes, he's very big.
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That is the end of part three.
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Part 4.
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Look at the farm.
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There are a lot of ducks.
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I've got my pencils.
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Can I colour one?
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Yes.
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There's a duck in a box.
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Colour that duck, please.
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What colour?
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Colour the duck in the box yellow.
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Yellow.
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OK.
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Can you see the yellow duck?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour.
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1. Colour the duck under the window now.
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Sorry, the duck under the window?
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Yes.
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Have you got a green pencil?
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Yes, I have.
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Good.
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Colour it green.
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2. And can you see the duck in the man's hand?
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Yes, the duck in his hand.
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Well done.
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Colour that duck pink.
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Pink?
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Yes, please.
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3. Now find the duck behind the cat.
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The duck behind the cat?
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OK.
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Can I colour it orange?
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Yes.
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Great.
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Have you got an orange pencil?
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Yes.
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Four.
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Right.
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What now?
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Can you see the duck on the cow?
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On the cow?
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Oh, yes.
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Let's make that duck blue.
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Blue.
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OK.
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That's nice.
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Thank you.
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5. There's a duck next to the tree.
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Find that one please.
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Next to the tree?
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I can see it.
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Color that duck red.
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A red duck.
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This is fun.
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Now listen to part four again.
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One.
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Colour the duck under the window now.
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Sorry, the duck under the window?
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Yes.
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Have you got a green pencil?
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Yes, I have.
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Good.
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Colour it green.
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Two.
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And can you see the duck in the man's hand?
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Yes, the duck in his hand.
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Well done.
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Colour that duck pink.
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Pink?
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Yes, please.
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3. Now find the duck behind the cat.
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The duck behind the cat?
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OK, can I colour it orange?
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Yes, great.
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Have you got an orange pencil?
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Yes.
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4. Right, what now?
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Can you see the duck on the cow?
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On the cow?
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Oh yes.
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Let's make that duck blue.
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Blue, OK.
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That's nice, thank you.
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5. There's a duck next to the tree.
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Find that one, please.
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Next to the tree?
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I can see it.
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Colour that duck red.
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A red duck.
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This is fun.
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That is the end of the starter's listening test.
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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on improving your listening skills through the Cambridge English Starters Listening Test. You will engage with various scenarios involving everyday activities, such as singing, playing musical instruments, and enjoying ice cream. By listening to the dialogues and associating them with the images provided, you will not only enhance your comprehension but also practice important English speaking skills. This lesson is designed for students at the Pre-A1 level, making it perfect for beginners looking to build confidence in their English abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • ice cream - a sweet frozen treat enjoyed by many.
  • singing - producing musical sounds with your voice.
  • guitar - a musical instrument with strings played by strumming or plucking.
  • kicking a ball - to strike a ball with your foot, often in sports.
  • taking photos - capturing images using a camera.
  • friend - a person you enjoy spending time with.
  • love - to have a deep affection for someone or something.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique during this lesson, listen closely to the audio provided in the test. Try to follow along with the speed and tone of the speakers. Pay attention to the rhythm and intonation as you repeat what you hear. The shadowspeak method encourages you to mimic the speakers exactly, which helps reinforce your pronunciation and fluency. Utilize a shadowing app that allows you to control the playback speed, making it easier to practice at a comfortable pace. Start by listening to a short segment and repeating immediately after. This will improve your English speaking practice and help you become more comfortable with spontaneous dialogues.

Remember, the goal is to immerse yourself in the language. Consistency is key, so try to dedicate a few minutes each day to practice. You can also engage with friends or classmates, sharing what you've learned, and expanding on it by creating your own sentences or scenarios using the vocabulary from the lesson. Happy practicing!

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.

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