Shadowing Practice: PART 1 TEST 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Now, part one will begin.
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Number one.
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Look at the picture marked number one in your test book.
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A. She's inserting a cord into an outlet.
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B. She's pressing a button on a machine.
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C. She's gripping the handle of a drawer.
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D. She's tacking a notice onto the wall.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. Some window shutters are being replaced.
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B. A pillow is being arranged on a seat.
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C. An outdoor table is being cleared off.
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D. Some wooden boards are being painted.
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Go on to the next page.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. Some utensils have been discarded in a bin.
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B. Some bottles are being emptied into a sink.
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C. A rolling chair has been placed next to a counter.
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d.
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Some drawers have been left open.
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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. A man is chopping some wood into pieces.
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B. Leaves are scattered across the grass.
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C. A man is closing a window.
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D. Wood is piled near a fence.
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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. People are standing in line in a lobby.
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B. Items are being loaded into shopping bags.
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C. Tents have been set up in a parking area.
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D. A worker is putting up a canopy.
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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. Some luggage is stacked next to an escalator.
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B. A suitcase is being lifted onto a shuttle bus.
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C. Some suitcases are displayed in a shop window.
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d.
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A luggage rack has two levels.

About This Lesson

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.