Prática de Shadowing: IELTS Speaking Mock Test #9 | Parts 1–3 - Aprenda a falar inglês com vídeo

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David Smith: Good afternoon.
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My name is David Smith.
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Can you tell me your full name, please?
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Hi, good afternoon.
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My name is Chloe Chang.
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Thank you.
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In this first part, I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself.
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Let's start with the topic of hometown.
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Where is your hometown?
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Well, I was born and raised right here in Hong Kong.
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Specifically, I live in Sham Shui Po, which is one of the older, slightly grittier neighborhoods on the Kowloon side.
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It's absolutely packed with street markets and has this amazing working class history to it.
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What do you like most about it?
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I'd have to say the raw authenticity.
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Hong Kong can feel incredibly corporate and shiny, but my neighborhood has held onto its roots.
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You've got these tiny family run shops that have been there for generations, sitting right next to new hipster cafes.
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It's got a lot of character.
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Would you say it's a good place for young people to live?
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Mmm, yes and no. In terms of convenience, absolutely, it's brilliant because everything is right on your doorstep.
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But housing is a real issue.
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The apartments tend to be pretty tiny and a bit run down.
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So if you're a young professional wanting a lot of space or modern amenities, it might feel a bit suffocating.
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Let's move on to another topic.
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What kinds of apps do you use most frequently?
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Oh, honestly, I'd be completely lost without my digital wallet and transit apps.
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here.
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I'm constantly tapping my phone to pay for everything.
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From my morning coffee to hopping on the MTR, they're basically essential for survival at this point.
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Is there an app you used to use a lot but don't use anymore?
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Actually, yeah.
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I used to be obsessed with this calorie counting app a while back.
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But to be frank, logging every single thing I ate became a massive chore and just ruined the joy of food.
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So I ended up deleting it and never looked back.
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Do you think apps make our lives easier or more complicated?
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It's a bit of a double -edged sword, isn't it?
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On one hand, they sort out so much daily life admin, like banking or ordering groceries in two clicks.
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But on the flip side, we're constantly glued to our screens.
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It's like you can never truly switch off because of the endless notification.
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Now I'd like to ask you about public transport.
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How often do you travel by public transport?
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Oh, literally every single day.
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I don't drive at all, so I rely completely on the MTR network to get to work and then I'll use the buses.
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or the occasional Star Ferry on the weekends.
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What are the advantages of using public transport compared to driving?
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Well, in a city as packed as Hong Kong, driving is just a massive headache.
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Public transport is incredibly punctual and cheap.
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Plus, it helps you avoid rush hour traffic and the challenge of finding parking, which can be both difficult and expensive in Hong Kong.
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How could public transport in your area be improved?
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To be fair, our system is pretty world -class already.
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But if I had to pick something, the trains can get incredibly crowded during rush hour.
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Maybe if the government offered bigger discounts for off -peak travel, it would encourage people to spread out their commute times a bit more.
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Let's talk about how you spend your free time.
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How do you typically spend your weekends?
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I usually try to do something completely different from my desk job.
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Saturdays are mostly for getting outdoors, heading out for a trail run or a hike in the country parks to get some fresh air.
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Then Sundays are much more laid back, usually just a massive dim sum lunch with the family.
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Do you prefer planning your weekends or just seeing what happens?
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Definitely the latter.
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My whole work week is scheduled down to the minute.
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So when Saturday rolls around, I just want to play things by ear.
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It's much more relaxing when you don't have a set agenda.
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How important is it to have a clear distinction between the work week and the weekend?
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I think it's vital, especially with the grueling work culture we have here.
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If you don't maintain clear boundaries, work -related stress can easily spill over into your personal life and eventually lead to burnout.
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Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.
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Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say
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and you can make some notes if you wish.
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Here is your cue card.
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All right, remember you have one to two minutes for this, so Don't worry if I stop you.
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I'll tell you when the time is up.
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Please start speaking now.
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Right, so I'm going to talk about a place called Tai Long Wan.
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It's tucked away on the far eastern coast of the Saikung Peninsula.
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here in Hong Kong.
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I last went there around November of last year.
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It was right around the time the brutal summer humidity finally broke.
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So the weather was absolutely perfect for being outdoors.
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To actually get there, my friends and I had to do a fairly demanding hike through the hills.
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But it was totally worth it because you end up at these four gorgeous secluded beaches.
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Once we arrived we basically just spent the whole afternoon disconnecting from the world.
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We hung out on the white sand waded in the water, and later on we grabbed some amazing fresh seafood at a tiny village cafe nearby.
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We just stayed until dusk, sitting on the sand and watching the sky change colors.
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What makes it so incredibly beautiful to me is how much it catches you off guard.
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When people think of Hong Kong, they always picture neon lights.
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packed streets and massive skyscrapers.
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But Tai Lung Wan completely flips that stereotype on its head.
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It's just this wild expanse of pristine sand, crystal clear turquoise water, and huge green hills rolling into the ocean.
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There are no cars, no high -rises, and no city noise at all.
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It just has this peaceful, untouched vibe that feels light years away from the usual frantic pace of the city.
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That pure, natural contrast is exactly why it stands out to me as such a stunning place.
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Thank you.
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Do you think you will go back there again in the future?
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Oh, definitely.
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It's my absolute go -to spot whenever I need to escape the chaos of the city and just clear my head.
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We've been talking about a beautiful place you visited and I'd like to discuss some more general questions related to this topic.
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Let's consider first The idea of tourism and natural environments.
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Why do you think people are so drawn to natural landscapes when choosing a holiday destination?
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I reckon it's mostly a psychological escape from modern city life.
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Most of us spend our days trapped in these high -rise buildings, dealing with noise, pollution, and the constant buzz of our phones.
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Going somewhere remote or natural is the ultimate antidote to that.
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It gives you the space to breathe, slow down, and just clear your mind in a way that you simply can't do in an urban environment.
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It's basically a mental reset.
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But tourism can often damage these fragile ecosystems.
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Do you think governments should restrict the number of visitors to beautiful natural areas.
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Yeah, I think they absolutely have to.
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When visitor numbers become excessive, natural areas can come under considerable pressure and may gradually deteriorate.
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You get litter everywhere, trails get eroded, and it messes with the local wildlife.
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Putting a cab on visitor numbers
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or using a booking system like they do in a lot of national parks now just makes sense.
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It protects the environment and actually makes the experience better for the tourists anyway, because no one wants to visit a nature reserve that feels like a crowded shopping mall.
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How has technology changed the way people travel?
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It's completely transformed it, honestly, mostly by stripping out all the traditional hassle.
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Nowadays, we rely so heavily on things like navigation apps, mobile payments and instant online booking.
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It just removes so much of the friction.
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For instance, when you're out and about here in Hong Kong, you can manage your entire day right from your phone.
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So getting around feels completely seamless.
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But at the same time, it's definitely shifted our expectations.
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People now expect instant information and perfectly smooth experiences wherever they go.
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Which wasn't really the case a decade ago.
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Overall, It's made travel incredibly efficient, but we've also become massively dependent on it.
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Let's shift our focus to beauty in architecture and cities.
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What makes a city or a building beautiful to people today?
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I think nowadays people appreciate functionality and sustainability way more than just fancy decorations.
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In the past, architectural beauty was all about how grand or ornate a building was, like old temples or cathedrals.
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But today we tend to find beauty in clever design.
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Buildings that bring in tons of natural light, incorporate greenery, and complement their surroundings rather than appearing out of place.
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Some people argue that modern cities all look identical because of global architectural trends.
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Do you agree with this viewpoint?
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I can definitely see why people say that.
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Globalization has meant that corporate districts all over the world use the exact same steel and glass skyscraper designs.
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If you stand in the financial heart of Hong Kong, London or Singapore, they can feel pretty identical, which is a bit of a shame.
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That said, I don't think local identity is completely dead.
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into their blueprints to give the buildings a genuine sense of place.
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Thank you very much.
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That is the end of the speaking test.

Por que praticar a fala com este vídeo?

Este vídeo de teste prático de speaking do IELTS é uma oportunidade inestimável para você aprimorar suas habilidades de conversação em inglês. Através da simulação de uma entrevista, você poderá escutar interações reais e contextos variados. Isso não só ajuda a melhorar a pronúncia em inglês, mas também a entender como os falantes nativos estruturam suas respostas. Além disso, você pode aumentar seu vocabulário ao lidar com temas contemporâneos, como aplicativos e transporte público, temas relevantes para a vida cotidiana.

Gramática e Expressões em Contexto

  • Uso de perguntas abertas: O entrevistador utiliza frequentemente perguntas abertas, como "Onde é sua cidade natal?", o que estimula uma resposta elaborada. Essa estrutura é crucial para conversas mais profundas.
  • Expressões de comparação: Ao discutir as vantagens do transporte público, a frase "É como se você nunca pudesse realmente desligar" exemplifica o uso de comparações, que enriquecem a fala e oferecem clareza nas opiniões.
  • Uso de advérbios de frequência: Frases como "Eu viajo de transporte público todos os dias" mostram a importância dos advérbios de frequência para descrever hábitos, algo essencial para melhorar sua fluência.

Armadilhas Comuns de Pronúncia

A pronúncia é um aspecto fundamental no aprendizado de inglês e, neste vídeo, algumas palavras e frases podem apresentar desafios. Por exemplo, "MTR" e "Kowloon" podem ser complicados para falantes não nativos, especialmente devido ao sotaque local. Praticar o shadowing em inglês com esses trechos pode ajudá-lo a se familiarizar com os sons e ritmos da língua. Em particular, escutar a forma como o falante enfatiza certas sílabas pode ajudar você a aprender inglês com youtube de forma mais eficaz.

Por fim, ao integrar a prática de conversação em inglês e o shadowing site, você se verá mais preparado para se comunicar de forma eficiente em inglês, tornando a prática tanto envolvente quanto extremamente útil para seu desenvolvimento linguístico.

Gramática neste vídeo

As estruturas que o falante mais usa, com as palavras exatas do vídeo:

EstruturaNo vídeo
“Used to” used to + verbo — um hábito ou estado do passado que não é mais verdadeused to use · used to be
Present perfect have/has + particípio passado — uma ação passada que ainda importa agorahas held · have been · we've also become
Voz passiva be + particípio passado — o foco está no que acontece, não em quem fazwas born · be obsessed · be improved
Orações relativas who / which + oração — informação extra sobre uma pessoa ou coisaparking, which can · identical, which is

O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.

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