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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40161 Short Travel enthusiasts
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You will hear a recording of a travel blogger discussing their recent trip to a less-known holiday d 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:

Travel enthusiasts often seek out hidden gems that aren't overrun by tourists, and my latest adventure took me to one such place. Nestled in the mountains, this village offers breath-taking views and a tranquil retreat from city life. The locals are incredibly welcoming, sharing stories and traditional meals that made me feel deeply connected to their culture. One highlight of my visit was hiking to an ancient temple, an experience that was both spiritually enriching and physically demanding. This destination is a treasure for those willing to explore off the beaten track, providing memories that will last forever.
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Printed "crowded", the speaker says "overrun"

Explanation: You will hear "overrun by tourists". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "peaceful", the speaker says "tranquil"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "tranquil retreat from city". The two words start with different letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "friendly", the speaker says "welcoming"

Explanation: Listen again to "welcoming sharing stories". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is one letter longer.

Printed "uplifting", the speaker says "enriching"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "enriching and physically". They end with the same letters, so listen to the start to tell them apart.

Printed "challenging", the speaker says "demanding"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "both spiritually enriching and physically demanding". The printed word is longer, so trust the shorter spoken word.

Printed "path", the speaker says "track"

Explanation: The speaker says "off the beaten track providing", not "path". They begin with different letters, so follow the word you hear.

Printed "lifetime", the speaker says "forever"

Explanation: Listen for "will last forever". They start with different letters, so trust your ears over the printed word.

"mountains" matches the audio

Explanation: "Nestled in the mountains, this village" may look like a tricky phrase. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"ancient" matches the audio

Explanation: "hiking to an ancient temple" has a common word that might confuse you. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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