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number one look at the picture marked number one in your test book a they're shaking hands
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b they're waving to one another c they're walking around a tree d
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they're walking side by side number two look at the picture
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marked number two in your test book a he's riding a
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motorcycle b he's walking to the bike shop c he's working
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in a repair shop d he's getting a tool from a
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shelf number three look at the picture marked number three in
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your test book a customers are lined up to pay for
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their books b the people are standing at a table c there are boxes stacked on the table.
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D. Many books are on display.
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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. He's sorting papers into a pile.
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B. He's straightening his tie.
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C. He's leaning over his desk.
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D. He's opening a folder in front of him.
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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. The traffic is moving through the city.
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B. The vehicles are entering the tunnel.
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C. The buses are parked in a row.
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D. The buildings have no windows.
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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. They're building a fence.
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B. They're setting up chairs.
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C. They're camping in tents.
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D. They're using umbrellas.
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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. He's fishing from a boat.
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B. He's looking at a pile of fish.
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C. He's eating from a dish.
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D. He's standing on a scale.
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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 bed has not been made today.
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B. The curtains have been closed.
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C. There's a picture hanging on the wall.
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D. There's a lamp at the foot of the bed.
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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. People are waiting next to the vehicle.
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B. The vehicle is pulling into a garage.
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C. The vehicle's windows are being cleaned.
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D. People are crossing the street.
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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 tables in the restaurant are round B.
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The chairs have been pushed in C.
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The restaurant is full of diners D.
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There's a window next to the door
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: picture, marked, test, vehicle, window. This video has 52 sentences and 389 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:28. The speaker talks at a steady 112 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pile noun | /paɪl/ | A mass of things heaped together; a heap. |
| 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… |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| garage noun | /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ | A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items. |
| tunnel noun | /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ | An underground or underwater passage. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| 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. |
| lean verb | /ˈliːn/ | To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. |
| motorcycle noun | /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ | An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels. |
| lamp noun | /ˈlæ̝mp/ | A device that generates light, heat, or other electromagnetic radiation. Especially an electric light bulb. |
| stack noun | /stæk/ | A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, larger at the bottom than the top, sometimes covered with thatch. |
| tent noun | /tɛnt/ | A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather. |
| 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. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are lined · are parked · has not been made |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has not been made · have been closed · have been pushed |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | they're shaking · they're waving · they're walking |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, dish /dɪʃ/, shelf /ʃɛlf/
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 pile, desk, repair.
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.