Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Listening Part 1 Practice Test | 20 Photographs - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Toeic Listening Part 1 Exercise Directions For each question in this part,
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you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book.
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When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
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Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer.
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The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Now part one will begin.
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Number one.
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Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. People are standing near a window.
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B. People are seated around a table.
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C. A woman is serving some food.
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D. Chairs are being stacked together.
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Number 2 Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some people are waiting at a bus stop.
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B. A large crowd has gathered on a street.
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C. Cars are parked along the sidewalk.
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D. A worker is directing traffic.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. Books are stacked on the floor.
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B. A lamp is hanging overhead.
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C. A rug covers part of the floor D.
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Plants are being watered Number 4
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book A.
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A runner is drinking water B.
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A bridge crosses the road C.
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Spectators are waving flags D.
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People are taking part in a race Number 5
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book A.
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Workers are loading a trailer B.
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A fence surrounds the field C.
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They are carrying baskets D.
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They are watering the crops Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. A bridge spans the river.
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B. People are walking in the snow.
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C. Headlights are turned on.
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D. A fence surrounds the area.
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Number 7.
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Look at the picture marked number 7 in your test book.
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A. She is using a microscope.
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B. A report is being printed.
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C. Bottles are stored on shelves.
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D. A computer is being repaired.
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Number 8.
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Look at the picture marked number 8 in your test book.
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A. A sidewalk is being widened.
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B. A roof is being replaced.
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C. The path is lined with trees.
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D. Windows are being washed.
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Number 9.
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Look at the picture marked number 9 in your test book.
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A. Riders are entering a stable.
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B. They are riding horses.
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C. A wagon is crossing a field.
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D. Horses are drinking water.
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Number 10 Look at the picture marked number 10 in your test book.
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A. Fish are swimming nearby.
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B. Nets are hanging nearby.
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C. Shells cover the beach.
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D. Rocks are stacked together.
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Number 11.
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Look at the picture marked number 11 in your test book.
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A. A branch is lying on the ground.
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B. A bird is entering a nest.
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C. Leaves are blowing in the wind.
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D. Birds are resting on a branch.
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Number 12 Look at the picture marked number 12 in your test book.
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A. She is reading a book.
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B. A woman is watering plants.
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C. A child is climbing a tree.
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D. She is lying in a hammock.
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Number 13.
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Look at the picture marked number 13 in your test book.
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A. People are boarding a bus.
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B. Camels are drinking water.
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C. People are riding camels.
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D. A tent is being set up.
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Number 14.
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Look at the picture marked number 14 in your test book.
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A. The room is under renovation.
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B. They are attending a pottery class.
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C. Chairs are stacked together.
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D. The windows are being washed.
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Number 15.
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Look at the picture marked number 15 in your test book.
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A. He is wearing a business suit.
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B. He is carrying a toolbox.
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C. He is removing his gloves.
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D. He is wearing a welding helmet.
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Number 16.
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Look at the picture marked number 16 in your test book.
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A. Computers are not in use.
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B. Books are packed into boxes.
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C. A shelf has fallen over D.
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The chairs have been pushed aside Number 17
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Look at the picture marked Number 17 in your test book A.
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He is planting a tree B.
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He is carrying a backpack.
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C. He is sweeping the ground.
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D. He is chopping firewood.
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Number 18.
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Look at the picture marked number 18 in your test book.
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A. Trees are covered with flowers.
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B. The lake is frozen over.
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C. Rain is falling steadily.
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D. Chairlifts are hanging from cables.
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Number 19.
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Look at the picture marked number 19 in your test book.
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A. People are waiting at a bus stop.
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B. A guide is holding a map.
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C. Workers are repairing the pavement.
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D. People are walking across a courtyard.
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Number 20.
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Look at the picture marked number 20 in your test book.
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A. He is trying on a jacket.
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B. He is organizing a shelf.
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C. He is looking at a shirt.
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D. He is wrapping a package.
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That is the end of the exercise.
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Now check your answers.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEIC Listening Part 1 Practice Test”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: picture, test, marked, stacked, tree. This video has 132 sentences and 835 words to shadow. The speech runs for 16:50. Only 72% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| stack noun | /stæk/ | A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, larger at the bottom than the top, sometimes covered with thatch. |
| shelf noun | /ʃɛlf/ | A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects. |
| camel noun | /ˈkæm(ə)l/ | A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus. |
| sidewalk noun | /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ | A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians. |
| surround verb | /səˈɹaʊnd/ | To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. |
| fence noun | /fɛns/ | A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc. |
| firewood noun | /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ | Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat. |
| hammock noun | /ˈhæmək/ | A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends. |
| toolbox noun | /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ | A storage case for tools. |
| microscope noun | /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ | An optical instrument used for observing small objects. |
| spectator noun | /spɛkˈteɪtə/ | One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors. |
| pavement noun | /ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/ | A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground. |
| courtyard noun | /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ | An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings. |
| pottery noun | /ˈpɑtəɹi/ | Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed. |
| glove noun | /ɡlʌv/ | An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| fall over verb | To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position. | |
| push aside verb | To ignore, reject or subdue (something). | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
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 · are seated · being stacked |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has gathered · has fallen · have been pushed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are standing · is serving · are being |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will not be · will begin |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shelf /ʃɛlf/, renovation /ɹɛnəˈveɪʃən/
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 stack, shelf, camel.
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.