Shadowing Practice: What’s Your English Vocabulary Level?🤔 (A1–C2 Test) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Can you really guess your English level just based on your vocabulary?
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From A1 all the way to C2, this test will show how good your English vocabulary really is.
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Hello everyone, I'm Ari from Ari English and today we're going to take a vocabulary test to check your real English level.
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I'm gonna ask you 30 questions and for each one, you'll have four seconds to pick the correct answer.
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I'll start with A level words and move on to levels B and C,
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which means it starts very easy and get more difficult.
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So make sure to count your correct answers because after every 10 questions, I'll tell you how you're doing and what your level probably is.
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And if I were you, I would stick around for the last two questions
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Because even advanced learners usually get those wrong.
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Now, let's start.
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Question number one.
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Which one is a fruit?
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A. Cucumber.
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B. Banana.
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C. Carrot.
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The correct answer is B.
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Banana.
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Banana is a fruit.
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Question number two.
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What is the meaning of the word fast?
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A. Quick.
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B. Sudden.
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C. Early.
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The correct answer is A.
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Quick.
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Question 3.
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Someone who takes care of sick people is a...
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A. Nurse.
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B. Teacher.
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C. Driver.
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The correct answer is A.
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Nurse.
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Question 4.
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Look at the picture.
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What animal is it?
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A. Bear.
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B. Koala.
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C. Sloth.
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The correct answer is B.
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It's a koala.
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Can you complete the pattern?
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Cold.
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Cool.
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Warm.
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A. Hot.
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B. Boiling.
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C. Dry.
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The correct answer is A.
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Hot.
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Question number 6.
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What is the opposite of the word cheap?
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A. Expensive.
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B. Valuable.
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C. Rare.
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The correct answer is A.
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Expensive.
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The opposite of the word cheap is expensive.
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Question number seven.
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I feel very after work.
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A. I feel very tired after work.
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B. I feel very excited after work.
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C. I feel very active after work.
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The correct answer is A.
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I feel very tired after work.
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Question 8.
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Someone who serves food in a restaurant is a?
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A. Waiter.
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B. Chef.
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C. Customer.
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Someone who serves food in a restaurant is a waiter.
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It's A.
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Question 9.
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Look at the picture.
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What sport is this?
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A. Basketball B.
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Volleyball C.
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Handball The correct answer is C.
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It's handball.
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Question number 10.
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Which word is different?
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A. Apple B.
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Banana C.
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Onion The correct answer is C.
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Onion is different.
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Alright, let's pause for a second.
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Let's see how you're doing so far.
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How many did you get right?
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Did you count your answers?
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If you got around 4 correct answers, you're at A1.
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You're still building your basics.
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If you got 5 to 7 correct answers, nice, that's A2.
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If you got 8 or more, okay, you're already hitting B1 level.
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And before we continue, like and subscribe to the channel.
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I would really appreciate it because I post new English lessons every Thursday.
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Question number 11.
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What is the meaning of the word improve?
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A. Develop.
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B. Increase.
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C. Expand.
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The correct answer is A.
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Develop.
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Question 12.
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This phone is very blank.
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A. Emotional.
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B. Practical.
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C. Historical.
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The correct answer is B.
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This phone is very practical.
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Question 13.
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Someone who cuts hair is a...
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A. Hairdresser.
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B. Barbershop.
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C. Designer.
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The correct answer is A.
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Someone who cuts hair is a hairdresser.
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Question number 14.
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Take a look at the picture.
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What is this?
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A. Fog.
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B. Dust.
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C. Smoke.
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The correct answer is A.
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Fog.
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Question 15.
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Complete the pattern.
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Like, love, adore, A.
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Hate, B.
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Worship, C.
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Enjoy The correct answer is B.
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Worship Like, love, adore, worship
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Question 16 What is the opposite of the word accept?
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A. Refuse B.
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Avoid C.
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Ignore The opposite of the word accept is refuse.
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Question number 17.
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Someone who reports news is a A.
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Speaker B.
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Writer C.
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Journalist Someone who reports news is a journalist
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Question number 18
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What is the meaning of the word reliable?
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A. Fast B.
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Expensive C.
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Trustworthy The correct answer is trustworthy
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Question number 19
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Look at the picture
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Where is this place?
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A. Garage B.
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Factory C.
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Airport The correct answer is A.
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This is a garage.
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Question number 20.
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Complete the pattern.
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Whisper, speak, shout A.
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Talk B.
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Scream C.
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Say The correct answer is B.
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Whisper, speak, shout, scream.
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Alright, this is getting really interesting.
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Let's check your score again and be honest.
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If you got 10 correct answers, you're still in the A levels.
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If you got 11 to 14 correct answers, you are a solid B1.
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And if you got 15 to 17 correct answers, that's B2 you're doing really well so far.
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And if you got 18 or more correct answers, you're very close to C1.
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Now the final round.
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Let's see what you've got.
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Question number 21.
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What is the meaning of the word convince?
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A. Inform.
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B. Remind. And C.
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Persuade.
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The correct answer is C.
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Persuade.
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Question number 22.
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His idea was completely A.
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Innovative B.
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Weak C.
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Broken The correct answer is A.
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His idea was completely innovative.
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Question number 23.
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Complete the pattern.
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Basic, intermediate, advanced.
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A. Skilled.
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B. Expert.
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C. Professional.
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The correct answer is B.
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Basic, intermediate, advanced, expert.
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Question number 24.
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What word fits best?
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Look at the picture.
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A. Cluttered B.
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Simple C.
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Empty The correct answer is A.
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Cluttered Question number 25.
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Fill in the blank.
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Someone who studies the mind is a A.
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Philosopher B.
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Scientist C.
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Psychologist The correct answer is C.
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Someone who studies the mind is a psychologist.
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Question number 26.
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What is the meaning of the word ubiquitous?
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A. Rare B.
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Widespread C.
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Hidden The correct answer is B.
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Widespread.
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Question number 27.
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Complete the pattern.
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Visible, invisible, ligible, A.
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Non -ligible, B.
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Eligible, C.
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Unligible.
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The correct answer is B, visible, invisible, legible, eligible
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Question number 28, let's fill in the blank
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Someone who loves books is a A, bibliophile B, author C, librarian
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The correct answer is A, bibliophile
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Question number 29.
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Look at the picture.
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What word best describes this space?
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A. Endless.
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B. Limitless.
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C. Infinite.
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The correct answer is C.
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Infinite.
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Question number 30 and this is the last one.
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What is the closest meaning to the word meticulous?
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A. Is it careless?
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B. Is it precise? Or C.
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Is it lazy?
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The correct answer is B.
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It's precise.
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Alright, now the final result.
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If you got 0 to 10 correct answers, you are an A -level, beginner.
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And if you got 11 to 17 correct answers, you are a B -level, intermediate it.
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And if you got 18 to 25 correct answers, your level is C1.
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And for those who got 26 to 30 correct answers, your level is C2.
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Way to go. Be honest.
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What did you get?
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Drop your score in the comments and I'm going to read them all.
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I make videos about quizzes and simple English tips.
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So make sure you subscribe and let's level up your English together.
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See you in the next lesson.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “What’s Your English Vocabulary Level?🤔”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: answer, correct, word, English, meaning. This video has 243 sentences and 1135 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:18. The speaker talks slowly, about 92 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 74% 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 |
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| alright | /ɔlˈɹaɪt/ | Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK. |
| worship noun | /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ | The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object. |
| blank noun | /ˈblæŋk/ | The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim. |
| intermediate adjective | /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ | Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| practical adjective | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| refuse verb | /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ | To decline (a request or demand). |
| visible adjective | /ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ | Able to be seen. |
| journalist noun | /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ | The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly. |
| eligible adjective | /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ | Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something. |
| garage noun | /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ | A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items. |
| widespread adjective | /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ | Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused. |
| scream verb | /skɹiːm/ | To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek. |
| precise adjective | /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ | Both exact and accurate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| get around verb | To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you complete the pattern?
- Alright, let's pause for a second.
- Let's see how you're doing so far.
- How many did you get right?
- Did you count your answers?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: worship /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/, garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/, shout /ʃaʊt/
- Long words — get the stress right: intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, eligible /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/, innovative /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/, invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
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 alright, worship, blank.
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.