Shadowing Practice: Toeic Lis D1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 2 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 seven.
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Number 7 Where was the company Picnic held?
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a in April.
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b Refreshments will be provided.
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C. At a park next to a lake.
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Number 8 Who's working at the front desk today?
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a That's a difficult request.
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B. It's Katie Miller.
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C. Make room on your desk number 9 Would you like to work together or separately?
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A. Actually, I prefer working alone.
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B. Let's gather the company's data.
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C. Before next Friday.
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number 10 Have you introduced yourself to the new employee?
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a A new reward system will be introduced soon.
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b No, I've been too busy today.
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C. Nice to meet you.
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Number 11.
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Where does this bus go to?
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a You need a transit card.
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b The bus stop is over there.
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C. It is headed downtown.
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Number 12 The elevator has been repaired, right?
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a She works on the third floor.
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b.
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Yes, it is working again.
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C. That's not what I saw.
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Number 13.
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What was the cost of replacing the window?
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a I think it was less than $60.
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b.
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in a department store, C.
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It wasn't difficult at all.
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Number 14.
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Will you be checking your email tomorrow?
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A. Look at the attachment.
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b Actually, I'll be on vacation.
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C. We accept cash or check.
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Number 15.
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Have you considered building a fence?
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A The house is for sale.
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b Yes, we're doing that next.
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C. His remarks caused offence.
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Number 16.
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Why did the subway stop running early tonight?
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a. Because it's a holiday.
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b.
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Let's get off at the next station.
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C. No, I won't be running tomorrow.
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Number 17 How was the museum tour?
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A The window faces toward the street.
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b Between Williams Street and Keller Avenue, C.
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It was very informative.
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Number 18.
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Why weren't the flies ready in time for the event?
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A They're not frequent flyers.
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B. The copier malfunctioned.
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C. It was the company's 40th anniversary.
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Number 19 Who's speaking at tonight's opening ceremony?
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A. Front row seats.
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B. Mr. Gibson will close the door.
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C. A famous novelist.
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Number 20 When should I turn on the air conditioner?
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A.
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when it reaches 25 degrees.
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B. I agree with you.
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C. They'll be on air in about an hour.
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Number 21. Which seat is mine?
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A. It's a comfortable chair.
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B. Please sit anywhere.
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C. Keep that in mind.
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Number 22.
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I couldn't get a hold of George.
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A Hold the line, please.
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B. Some empty boxes.
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C. Try calling back later.
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Number 23.
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Shouldn't our food have been served by now?
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A. It was delicious.
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B. Yes, the surface is rather slow tonight.
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C. I order the tomato pasta.
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Number 24.
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Why don't we take a group picture?
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A Sure, let's do it on the steps.
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B.
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a digital camera C.
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Yes, she looks attractive in this picture.
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Number 25.
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This new coffee maker was very expensive.
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A. He has extensive management experience.
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B. There's a paper jam in the copy machine.
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C. That's why the coffee tastes great.
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Number 26.
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Are you going out for dinner or staying in?
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a I'm going to order delivery.
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b.
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Please bring the bill.
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c. at a convenient time.
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Number 27.
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Would you like to borrow this book when I finish reading it?
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A Miss Watson will be leading the team.
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B. I'm going to book a table for dinner.
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C. No, I'll get it from the library.
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Number 28.
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Didn't you receive a paycheck?
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A No, they are distributed next week.
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b.
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Sure, I'll send him an email.
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C. She wants to get the promotion.
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Number 29 You set up chairs in the conference room, didn't you?
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A I need a reference book.
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B. Yes, 200 seats in total.
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c.
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No, I couldn't find the email address.
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Number 30 I was very impressed with Alex's singing.
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A. I forgot the singer's name.
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b. Where is the concert?
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C. Yes, he has a wonderful voice.
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Number 31 How about renting a larger space for the party?
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A Is that really necessary?
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b I returned the equipment.
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C. I'm not a tenant.
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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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When will the contest winners be announced?
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a.
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probably sometime after January 12th.
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b.
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Congratulations, you deserved it.
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C. The contract was announced yesterday.
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Number 8 How far is it to the regional airport?
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A. At seven o 'clock this evening, B.
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A nonstop flight to Dallas.
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C.
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approximately 5 miles.
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Number 9.
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Which meeting space should I use for the interview?
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a.
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For the manager position, b.
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Whichever one is free.
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C. I think it went better than expected.
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Number 10: Can I renew my licence over the phone or do I have to come in?
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A. It can only be done in person.
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B. Yes, it's a new company policy.
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C. What's your home phone number?
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Number 11.
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Who labeled the folders in the file cabinets?
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A. I think it's still locked.
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B. Patients' confidential medical records C.
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one of the part -time interns.
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Number 12.
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Where will I have a layover during my trip?
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A. Somewhere on the west coast, I think.
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B. About an hour and a half.
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C. A ticket in the first class section.
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Number 13.
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How about purchasing another sofa for the employee lounge?
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A. Taking short breaks every hour.
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b.
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Sure, the staff would appreciate that.
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C.
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at the furniture store across the street.
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Number 14.
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Why was Miss Denison's application rejected?
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A. A computer technician job.
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B. She wasn't qualified enough.
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C. Okay, I'll let her know.
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Number 15.
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Which charity will the company donate to this year?
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A. No, it's every six months.
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b.
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Your donation is tax -deductible.
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C. The local food bank.
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Number 16.
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This website takes a long time to load.
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A. The loan was finally approved.
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b.
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It's a new email address.
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C. There must be a problem.
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Number 17.
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Have you hiked both trails at Crystal Lake?
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A. I hike on the weekends.
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B. Actually, there are three.
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C. Swimming and fishing.
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Number 18.
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Could you pick something up at the pharmacy for me?
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A.
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"No, it's not that far to go." B.
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We picked the best option.
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C. Yes, but not until this afternoon.
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Number 19.
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Isn't the recruitment drive still going on?
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a.
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We fill the necessary positions.
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b.
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No, he doesn't have a driver's license.
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C.
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a professional recruitment agency.
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Number 20.
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You don't need any more office supplies, do you?
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A. It was a surprise for everyone.
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B. I have more than enough.
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C. My office is on the second floor.
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Number 21.
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Does the furniture come assembled or do we need to put it together?
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A. I'm not sure what color it is.
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B. Chairs in the lobby will be gathered.
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C. It'll be ready for use immediately.
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Number 22.
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I haven't been reimbursed for my business expenses.
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A. No, I wasn't able to afford it.
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B. Should I call accounting?
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C. A round -trip ticket to Tokyo.
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Number 23.
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When will the receptionist's replacement start?
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A. Probably at the corporate headquarters.
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b.
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That's the perfect place for it.
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C. She's already begun training.
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Number 24.
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I'd like a deadline extension for the newsletter article.
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A. The business expanded operations.
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b.
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It's sent to clients every month.
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C. How far behind are you at the moment?
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Number 25.
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Would you mind turning up the heat in the building?
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A. I'll send a copy to the building owner.
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B.
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the temperature is already at the maximum.
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C. Take a right at this intersection.
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Number 26.
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Didn't Mr. Jacobs review the statistics in the report?
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A. How many figures do you need?
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b.
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Did you find an error?
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C. That's an interesting viewpoint.
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Number 27.
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Are all of these light fixtures on sale?
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a.
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Only a few brands in particular.
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B.
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to brighten up the room.
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C.
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the branches that you visited.
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Number 28.
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Why was the itinerary changed at the last minute?
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A. A flight was cancelled unexpectedly.
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B. He was able to assist you last month.
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C. Is the trip for business or pleasure?
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Number 29.
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Who has time to update the employee handbook?
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A. Today at 4 p .m at the latest.
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B. There are some changes to the dress code.
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C. Rachel doesn't have any urgent projects.
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Number 30.
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Can I purchase souvenirs from the concert during intermission?
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a.
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Yes, and also following the show.
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B.
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a t -shirt and a poster for them.
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C. This is a ticket for February.
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Number 31.
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Interpreters will be available at the conference, right?
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A. For the most common languages only.
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B. Chinese food, I think.
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C. They've selected a venue.
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Part 3.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Toeic Lis D1”. This video has 275 sentences and 1502 words to shadow. The speech runs for 19:19. The speaker talks slowly, about 78 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. 52 of its 275 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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| litter noun | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals. |
| hike noun | /haɪk/ | A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. |
| recruitment noun | /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / | The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces. |
| gather verb | /ˈɡæðɚ/ | To collect normally separate things. |
| announce verb | /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ | To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known. |
| furniture noun | /ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ | Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively. |
| brighten verb | /ˈbɹaɪtən/ | To make bright or brighter in color. |
| conditioner noun | /kənˈdɪʃənə/ | Anything that improves the condition of something. |
| copier noun | /ˈkɑpiɚ/ | A machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator. |
| deductible adjective | [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] | Eligible to be deducted. |
| intermission noun | /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ | A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly. |
| itinerary noun | /aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/ | A written schedule of activities for a vacation or road trip. |
| layover noun | /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ | A break between stages of a journey. |
| malfunction noun | /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ | Faulty functioning. |
| nonstop adverb | /ˌnɑnˈstɑp/ | Without stopping; without interruption or break |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| call back verb | To request someone's return; to bring back or restore; to recall. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| turn up verb | To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly. | |
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Shouldn't our food have been served by now?
- Why don't we take a group picture?
- Didn't you receive a paycheck?
- What's your home phone number?
- You don't need any more office supplies, do you?
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 · will be provided · will be introduced |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been · has been repaired · have been served |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the latest · the most common |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I turn · Shouldn't our · should I use |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 33 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/, malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/, technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ], intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/, itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/, interpreter /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/
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 litter, hike, recruitment.
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.