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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. She's cooking a meal.
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B. She's walking around a farm.
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C. She's shopping for food.
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D. She's eating a salad.
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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. They're talking on the phone.
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B. They're moving some furniture C.
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They're reading some books D.
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They're standing by a table Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book A.
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He's climbing into a truck B.
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He's entering a store C.
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He's getting on a train D.
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He's locking up a drawer Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. He's climbing into a truck.
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B. He's entering a store.
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C. He's getting on a train.
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D. He's locking up a drawer.
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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. She's opening a box b she's putting on boots c she's
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folding some paper d she's holding a book number five look
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at the picture marked number five in your test book a they're meeting in a restaurant b they're looking at the computer.
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C. They're examining a document.
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D. They're filing some forms.
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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. The man is pushing a cart.
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B. The man is taking a break.
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C. The man is leaving the store.
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D. The man is closing the door.
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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. Some people are sitting outside.
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B. Some people are watching a movie.
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C. Some people are cutting the grass.
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D. Some people are planting trees.
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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 men are adjusting microphones.
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B. The men are playing music together C.
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The men are listening to a lecture D.
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The men are working in the garden
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Number 9 Look at the picture marked number 9 in your test book A.
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There are pictures on the wall B.
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The tables are covered with tablecloths C.
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The chairs are being put away D.
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The piano is being played.
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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 baskets are empty.
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B. There are baked goods on shelves.
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C. The cabinets are being repaired.
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D. They're buying some bread.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

The speaker keeps coming back to these words: picture, marked, test, store. This video has 58 sentences and 387 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:37. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 75% 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:

WordPronunciationMeaning
climb verb/ˈklaɪ̯m/To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending).
drawer noun/dɹɔɹ/An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
meal noun/ˈmiːl/Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity.
repair verb/ˈɹiːpɛɚ/To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
grass noun/ɡɹɑːs/Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as…
piano noun/piˈænɪː/A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers…
furniture noun/ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.
boot noun/but/A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
examine verb/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
salad noun/ˈsæl.əd/A food consisting principally of raw vegetables (especially greens, e.g. lettuce), other savoury ingredients (typically cooked), fruit, or confectionary; often…
lecture noun/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
fold verb/ˈfəʊld/To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
adjust verb/əˈd͡ʒʌst/To modify.
basket noun/ˈbæskɪt/A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
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.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordPronunciationMeaning
lock up verb/ˌlɒk ˈʌp/To imprison or incarcerate (someone).
put away verbTo put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.
walk around verbTo walk with no planned destination; to meander.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare covered · being put · being played
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowThey're talking · They're moving · They're reading

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like climb, drawer, meal.

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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