European Economic Community

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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #30154 Short European Economic Community

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You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.

* Click on the words that are different from what you hear

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Correct Transcript:

When the European Economic Community was established in 1957, its aim was, in broad terms, to move towards closer political and economic co-operation. Today, the much larger European Union has a far-reaching influence on many aspects of our lives, from the conditions we work under, to the safety standards we must adhere to, and the environment in which we live.
In order to achieve the free flow of goods and services, workers and capital between the member countries, they needed to establish mutual policies in areas as diverse as agriculture, transport, and working conditions. When they had agreed on these policies, they became law. Now, though, the EU is concerned with a far wider range of issues.

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Printed "bigger", the speaker says "larger"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "much larger European Union". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "importance", the speaker says "influence"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a far-reaching influence on". The first letter matches, so follow the sound to the end of the word.

Printed "work", the speaker says "workers"

Explanation: The speaker says "workers and capital", not "work". The first letter is the same, but the spoken word is longer.

Printed "politics", the speaker says "policies"

Explanation: Listen for "mutual policies in". The first letter is the same, so wait and hear the word ending.

Printed "legal", the speaker says "law"

Explanation: You will hear "they became law". They share the same first letter, yet the printed word is much longer.

"Community" matches the audio

Explanation: You see "the European Economic Community" in the text, which can look formal. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"environment" matches the audio

Explanation: The text shows "the environment in which we live", which may draw your eye. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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