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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. He's walking around the office.
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B. He's putting on his jacket.
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C. He's working at his desk.
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D. He's picking up a cup.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. The bicycles are lying on the ground.
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B. The people are driving their cars down the road.
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C. The bicycles are parked in front of the buildings.
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D. The people are riding their bicycles along the street.
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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. The man is moving some chairs.
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B. The people are eating in a restaurant.
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C. The waiter is serving some sandwiches.
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D. The woman is ordering her meal
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Number 4 Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book A.
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The stairs have been carpeted B.
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The woman is going upstairs C.
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The railing has been removed D.
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The window is being cleaned
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Number 5 Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book A.
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The swimmers are in the water B.
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The boats are out to sea C.
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The pedestrians are crossing the bridge D.
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Some people are standing on the shore
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Number 6 Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book A.
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They're setting the table for a meal B.
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They're concentrating on some documents c they're taking off their glasses d
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they're taking their seats for a meeting number seven look at
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the picture marked number seven in your test book a the
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books have been arranged in piles b the bookshelves have fallen over c the cart has been turned on its side D.
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The files have been stacked on the bookshelf.
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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. The shopkeeper is lining up some goods for sale.
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B. The man is holding some reading material.
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C. The shopper is picking out clothes from the rack.
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D. The man is folding the merchandise on the table.
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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. The man is building a brick wall.
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B. The man is taking off his cap.
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C. Some weeds are growing next to a wall.
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D. Some trees are being planted in pots.
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Number 10.
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Look at the picture marked number 10 in your test book.
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A. The pins have been pressed into the board.
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B. The cups have been left to dry.
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C. The closet is full of boxes.
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D. Pencils have been arranged in containers.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: marked, picture, test, bicycles. This video has 53 sentences and 418 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:30. The speaker talks at a steady 119 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bicycle noun | /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ | A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| arrange verb | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| rail noun | /ɹeɪ(ə)l/ | A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing. |
| pot noun | /pɑt/ | A flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes). |
| shore noun | /ʃɔɹ/ | Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| pin noun | /pɪn/ | A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening. |
| weed noun | /wiːd/ | Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing. |
| brick noun | /ˈbɹɪk/ | A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building. |
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| pile noun | /paɪl/ | A mass of things heaped together; a heap. |
| stairs noun | /ˈstɛɹz/ | A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors. |
| closet noun | /ˈklɑzɪt/ | A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| take off verb | To remove. | |
| fall over verb | To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position. | |
| line up verb | /laɪnˈʌp/ | To align; to put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth running. |
| pick out verb | To remove by picking. | |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. |
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 | are parked · have been carpeted · has been removed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been carpeted · has been removed · have been arranged |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are lying · are driving · are riding |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shore /ʃɔɹ/, bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/, shopkeeper /ˈʃɑpkiːpɚ/, shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/
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 bicycle, meal, arrange.
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.