Shadowing Practice: Cam 19 Listening Test 2 Part 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 2.
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You will hear a man called David talking on the radio about his work as a lifeboat volunteer.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions eleven to sixteen.
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I never really planned to be a lifeboat volunteer when I came to live in North Sea.
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I'd been working in London as a website designer, but although that was interesting, I didn't like city life.
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I'd been really keen on boats as a teenager and I thought if I went to live by the sea, I might be able to pursue that interest a bit more in my free time.
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Then I found that the Lifeboat Institution was looking for volunteers, so I decided to apply.
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The Lifeboat Institution building here in North Sea is hard to miss.
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It's one of the largest in the country.
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It was built 15 years ago, with funds provided by a generous member of the public who'd lived here all her life.
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As the Lifeboat Institution is a charity that relies on that kind of donation, rather than funding provided by the government, that was a huge help to us.
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When I applied, I had to have a health assessment.
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The doctors were particularly interested in my vision.
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I used to be short -sighted, so I'd had to wear glasses, but I'd had laser eye surgery two years earlier, so that was okay.
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They gave me tests for colour blindness, and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was okay.
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When the Coast Guard gets an alert, all the volunteers are contacted and rushed to the lifeboat station.
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Our target's to get there in five minutes.
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Then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes.
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Our team's proud that we usually achieve that.
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The average time across the country is eight and a half minutes.
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I've recently qualified as what's called a helmsman, which means I have the ultimate responsibility for the lifeboat.
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I have to check that the equipment we use is in working order, the crew have special life jackets that can support up to four people in the water,
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and it's ultimately my decision whether it's safe to launch the boat.
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But it's very rare not to launch it, even in the worst weather.
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As well as going out on the lifeboat, my work involves other things too.
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A lot of people underestimate how quickly conditions can change at sea, so I speak to youth groups
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and sailing clubs in the area about the sorts of problems
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that sailors and swimmers can have if the weather suddenly gets bad.
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We also have a lot of volunteers who organise activities to raise money for us, and we couldn't manage without them.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20.
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The training we get is a continuous process, focusing on technical competence and safe handling techniques,
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and it's given me the confidence to deal with extreme situations without panicking.
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I was glad I'd done a first aid course before I started, as that's a big help with the casualty care activities we do.
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We've done a lot on how to deal with ropes and tie knots.
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That's an essential skill.
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After a year, I did a one -week residential course led by specialists.
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They had a wave tank where they could create extreme weather conditions
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so we could get experience of what to do if the boat turned over in a storm at night, for example.
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Since I started, I've had to deal with a range of emergency situations.
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But the work's hugely motivating.
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It's not just about saving lives.
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I've learned a lot about the technology involved.
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My background in IT's been useful here, and I can use my expertise to help other volunteers.
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They're a great group.
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We're like a family, really, which helps when you're dragging yourself out of bed on a cold stormy night.
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But actually, it's the colder months that can be the most rewarding time.
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That's when the incidents tend to be more serious, and you realise that you can make a huge difference to the outcome.
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So, if any of you listeners are interested, why don't you give us a call?
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That is the end of part two.
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You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part two.
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Who Is This Video For?

This video is ideal for intermediate to advanced English learners focusing on language learning through real-world contexts. It’s perfect for those practicing listening comprehension, expanding vocabulary, or honing speaking practice skills—especially for understanding conversational flow and professional anecdotes. The content, which details a lifeboat volunteer’s experiences, offers practical, engaging material for learners aiming to follow complex narratives and use English in descriptive or explanatory settings.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

Boost your vocabulary with these standout terms from the video:

  • Helmsman: The person in charge of steering a boat. Example: "As a helmsman, she ensures the lifeboat stays on course."
  • Underestimate: To judge something as less important or serious than it is. Example: "Don’t underestimate how quickly sea conditions change."
  • Residential course: A training program where participants stay on-site. Example: "The one-week residential course included hands-on storm simulations."
  • Drag yourself out of bed: To force oneself to get up, especially when tired. Example: "He dragged himself out of bed to respond to the emergency call."

How to Get the Accent Right

Master the speaker’s clear, conversational tone with these pronunciation practice tips. Focus on: - Stress in multi-syllabic words: Words like "responsibility" (re-spon-si-BIL-i-ty) and "technical" (TECH-ni-cal) have stress on the third and first syllables, respectively. - Connected speech: Phrases like "I’d been working" or "it turned out" flow smoothly—practice linking the sounds to avoid pauses. - Intonation in anecdotes: The speaker uses rising intonation when sharing challenges (e.g., "but it turned out I was okay") and falling intonation for statements of fact (e.g., "Our target’s to get there in five minutes"). For shadowing technique practice, replay short clips (3–5 seconds) and repeat them immediately, mimicking the rhythm and stress. This builds fluency and helps you internalize natural speech patterns.

Bu videodaki dil bilgisi

Konuşmacının en çok kullandığı yapılar, videodaki sözcüklerin aynısıyla:

YapıVideoda
Present perfect have/has + fiilin üçüncü hâli — geçmişte olan ama şimdi de önemli olan bir eylemWe've done · I've learned
Edilgen yapı be + fiilin üçüncü hâli — kimin yaptığı değil, ne olduğu önemliwas built · are contacted

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