Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Back to Questions
Prev Next
Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #3937 Short Computer
Instructions ›
You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker(s) said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

The code base of a computer programming present is the larger collection of all the source code of all the computer programs which make up the project. It has become common process to maintain code bases in various control systems. Moderately complex software customarily requires the completion or assembly of several, sometimes dozens or even hundreds, of different sort code files. In these cases, instillations for compilations, such as a Makefile, are included with the source code. These describe the programming retentions among the source code files, and contain information about how they are to be compiled.
AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.
Printed "project", the speaker says "present"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "programming present is". It shows "project" on the page, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "practice", the speaker says "process"

Explanation: Listen again to "common process to maintain". You see "practice" printed there, so wait for the full word.

Printed "version", the speaker says "various"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "in various control systems". The page lists "version" instead, so focus on the ending.

Printed "compilation", the speaker says "completion"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "requires the completion or". The page shows "compilation" instead, so listen to the middle of the word.

Printed "source", the speaker says "sort"

Explanation: The speaker says "different sort code files", not "source". You will see "source" printed, so hear the whole word to decide.

Printed "instructions", the speaker says "instillations"

Explanation: Listen for "instillations for compilations". The text has "instructions" instead, so check the middle sounds.

Printed "relationships", the speaker says "retentions"

Explanation: You will hear "programming retentions among". The page reads "relationships" instead, and they start with the same letter, so listen to the end.

"Makefile" matches the audio

Explanation: "such as a Makefile," appears in the sentence. It looks like a special name, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"computer" matches the audio

Explanation: "The code base of a computer programming" is printed nearby. It may catch your eye, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

The rest of this explanation is for members. Sign in free to read why the other options are wrong, key words and tips.

Sign in to read the full explanation

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Be the first! No community answers here yet. Submit yours and help others learn.
Saving...