Shadowing Practice: VSTEP Listening - Task 1 - Test 28 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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This is the listening test for levels from 3 to 5 of the Vietnam 6 level language proficiency test.
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There are three parts to the test.
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You will hear each part once.
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For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.
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Write your answers on the question paper.
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You will have 5 minutes at the end of the test to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.
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The recording will now be stopped.
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Please ask any question now because you must not speak during the test.
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Question 1.
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Hello, this is Gloria with Dr. Baum's office.
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This is a reminder of your dental appointment for Thursday, May 22 at 1 p.m.
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Since you have several cavities to fill, please allow yourself at least three hours for the visit.
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Question 2 Why has the meeting been relocated?
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Because the South Tower is undergoing renovations, the design team meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning has been moved to the North Tower conference room on the 12th floor.
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The meeting will still be held at 10.
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Question 3.
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What is the main cause of decreased domestic sales?
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Unfortunately, I must report that domestic sales have dropped by 17% over the last two quarters.
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Although the sluggish domestic economy is a factor, the primary cause of this worrying development is increasing competition in the retail clothing sector.
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Question 4 What should the listeners do before they skate?
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This weekend is the first outing of the Inline Skating Club for the season.
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Remember, you are not allowed to skate with the club unless you wear an approved safety helmet.
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You can ask Ria, the safety coordinator, if you are unsure about your gear.
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Question 5.
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What profession does the speaker work in?
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As a woman in sports announcer, I'm often approached about giving speeches on women in sports.
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Question 6.
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What is the purpose of Ricardo's visit?
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Ricardo will be here in the U.S for three months observing some of the managerial techniques
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and procedures we use at this office.
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Question 7.
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What kind of business would be making this announcement?
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In order to improve customer service, we will be initiating a customer satisfaction survey.
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The survey will focus on several different areas, including courtesy and promptness by waiters or waitresses, cleanliness, and food quality and selection.
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Question 8.
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Why has confidence increased?
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Investor confidence was bolstered by government data indicating inflation rose by barely two-tenths of 1% last quarter,
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meaning that the national bank is unlikely to raise interest rates.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "VSTEP Listening - Task 1 - Test 28" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →