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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40149 Short Media platforms
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You will hear a recording of a lecture on the impact of social media on society. 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
Result:

Correct Transcript:

In today’s lecture, we will explore how social media platforms have revolutionised communication across the globe. Interestingly, these networks have not only facilitated easier interaction but have also led to an increase in misinformation spreading rapidly. For instance, many individuals now rely on these platforms for daily news, often overlooking traditional media outlets. This shift has significantly influenced public opinion and behaviour, particularly among younger populations who are more active online. Moreover, social media has been a tool for connecting people but also, paradoxically, for isolating individuals from real-world interactions.
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Printed "transformed", the speaker says "revolutionised"

Explanation: Listen again to "have revolutionised communication across". Both words end with the same letters, and the spoken word is longer.

Printed "affected", the speaker says "influenced"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "significantly influenced public opinion". The first letters differ, but both end with the same letters.

Printed "engaged", the speaker says "active"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "more active online". The two words start with different letters, and the printed word is longer.

Printed "technical", the speaker says "social"

Explanation: The speaker says "Moreover, social media has", not "technical". They start with different letters, and both end with the same letters.

"misinformation" matches the audio

Explanation: "an increase in misinformation spreading rapidly" looks long and rare, so it may seem wrong. The speaker actually says this exactly, so do not click it.

"platforms" matches the audio

Explanation: "these platforms have not only facilitated easier interaction" sits next to a changed word and may look tricky. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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