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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 carrying a box.
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B. He's closing a cabinet.
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C. He's cleaning a window.
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D. He's filing a document.
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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. People are standing behind a railing.
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B. People are putting bricks in a pile C.
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People are crossing the street at an intersection D.
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People are waiting under a bridge Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book A.
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The women are holding a scarf B.
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The women are hanging a mirror C.
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One woman is trying on hats D.
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One woman is looking at her reflection.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. A man's building a fence.
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B. A man's washing a road with a hose.
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C. A man's watering plants in a garden.
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D. A man's sweeping the walkway.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. A woman's showing a man something on the screen.
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B. A woman's pointing at a cup on the desk.
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C. A man's inserting some paper into the printer.
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D. Some people are moving a computer to the desk.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. Plates have been set in the sink.
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B. Eating utensils have been arranged in a tray.
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C. Dishes have been placed in a cupboard.
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D. Tools have been left under a counter.
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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. All of the seats are stacked up against the wall.
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B. The tables are covered with tablecloths.
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C. Waiters are serving beverages to the customers D.
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Some people are seated across from each other at the table Number 8.
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Look at the picture marked number 8 in your test book A.
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Some wires are coiled on the ground B.
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Goods are being transported through a forest C.
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Trucks have been parked inside a warehouse D.
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The vehicles are facing in the same direction.
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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. Waves are crashing against the deck.
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B. Tourists are swimming in a pool.
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C. People are gathering on some rocks.
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D. Stones are being lined up on a bench.
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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. They're installing some light fixtures.
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B. They're writing reports in a classroom.
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C. They're adjusting a microphone on a stage.
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D. They're examining some laboratory equipment.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: marked, picture, test. This video has 58 sentences and 419 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:38. The speaker talks at a steady 115 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 68% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| wire noun | /ˈwaɪɚ/ | Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die. |
| deck noun | /ˈdɛk/ | Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. |
| rail noun | /ɹeɪ(ə)l/ | A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing. |
| bench noun | /ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ | A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools. |
| laboratory noun | /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ | A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis. |
| brick noun | /ˈbɹɪk/ | A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building. |
| gather verb | /ˈɡæðɚ/ | To collect normally separate things. |
| 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. |
| sink verb | /ˈsɪŋk/ | To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| examine verb | /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ | To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something. |
| reflection noun | /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ | The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stand behind verb | To support; express one's support for, especially despite opposition; to stick with a decision. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | have been set · have been arranged · have been placed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been set · have been arranged · have been placed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are standing · are putting · are crossing |
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: wash /wɑʃ/, reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
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 desk, mirror, wash.
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.