Pass 1
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🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
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Five-Pass Listening Method
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Pass 2
English subtitles
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Pass 3
Shadowing
Repeat line by line and imitate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation.
Pass 4
Dictation
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Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
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After Training
Share and retell
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📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
Customs Officer: Good morning. Customs here. Do you have any food to declare?
Traveler: Morning. Yes, I have a small container of cuttlefish salad in my carry bag.
Customs Officer: Cuttlefish salad? Is it sealed and when was it prepared?
Traveler: It's sealed. I actually took the cuttlefish out of the soup and turned it into a cold salad yesterday.
Customs Officer: So you removed the pieces before packing?
Traveler: Yes, I cut out the larger pieces and put them in a plastic box. I poured most of the broth away.
Customs Officer: We don't normally allow fresh seafood, although pre-cooked items declared properly may be considered.
Traveler: The vendor actually said the cuttlefish came out of the soup to be added to the salad, and it was made yesterday.
Customs Officer: Do you have anything else?
Traveler: Just a small sealed thermos with clear soup. There are no solids inside it.
Customs Officer: You said you poured away the broth, yet you have a thermos. That sounds inconsistent.
Traveler: Sorry, I poured most away but kept a little broth for later. There are no fish pieces in the thermos.
Customs Officer: Alright. Please open the container. We need to inspect it to decide whether the cuttlefish should be cut out of circulation or destroyed.
Traveler: No problem, go ahead.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
What specific food item did the traveler declare?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The traveler clearly says he has a small container of cuttlefish salad. The other options are not mentioned and are therefore incorrect.
2
Why did the traveler say he removed the cuttlefish out of the soup?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The traveler explains he took the cuttlefish out of the soup and turned it into a cold salad. The other choices are not supported by the passage.
3
What did the traveler say was in the thermos?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The traveler states he has a small sealed thermos with clear soup and no solids. Options B, C and D contradict his statement.
4
Why did the officer ask the traveler to open the container?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The officer requests inspection to determine whether the cuttlefish should be cut out of circulation or destroyed. The other options are implausible and not mentioned.
5
What inconsistency did the officer point out?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The officer noted that the traveler said he poured away the broth but also had a thermos containing broth, which is inconsistent. The other options do not match the conversation.
6
In the traveler's sentence 'I cut out the larger pieces', what is the best meaning of 'cut out'?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
Here 'cut out' means he removed the larger pieces before packing. 'Ignored' and 'reduced in size' have different meanings, and 'destroyed' is not implied.
7
When did the traveler say the cuttlefish salad was prepared?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The traveler states the cuttlefish salad was made yesterday. The other time options conflict with his statement.
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