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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #35295 Medium Singapore
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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:

I am here in Durban, South Africa to report on the just finished climate change negotiations. While an agreement was reached, negotiations were in doubt throughout the three final nights. The sticking point was Singapore. Not Singapore specifically so much, but what Singapore represents. In 1992, Singapore was a rich city-state but not yet a developed one. Nearly 20 years later, Singapore is a financial titan and a global city. So what should its obligations be to cut greenhouse gas emissions? Under old treaties, such as the Kyoto Protocol, Singapore has none. The essence of the package agreed to here in Durban is that, by 2020, Singapore will have some.
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Printed "crenellate", the speaker says "finished"

Explanation: Listen for "just finished climate change". The printed word starts with a different letter, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "decor", the speaker says "Singapore"

Explanation: You will hear "Not Singapore specifically so". Both words begin with different letters, so focus on the word start.

Printed "correlate", the speaker says "city state"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a rich city-state but". Both words start with c, so wait for the whole word before you decide.

Printed "heiaus", the speaker says "greenhouse"

Explanation: Listen again to "cut greenhouse gas emissions". The spoken word is much longer, so listen to the whole word.

"Durban" matches the audio

Explanation: "in Durban, South Africa" may look odd, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

"Kyoto" matches the audio

Explanation: "such as the Kyoto Protocol" might seem like a trick, but the speaker pronounces it as printed. Do not click it.

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