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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40162 Short Our starters
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You will hear a recording of a chef discussing their approach to creating a new menu for a restauran 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:

As a chef, my journey begins in the kitchen, where inspiration strikes me at the oddest moments. For this season's menu, I've decided to take a traditional path, infusing each dish with a hint of modernity. Our starters will feature a rejuvenated version of the classic salad, followed by a main course where meats are subtly complemented with vegetarian alternatives. Desserts will remain true to their origins, offering a contemporary twist on timeless classics. I believe in experimenting with tastes, ensuring that every guest experiences something uniquely memorable. Sustainability is also a key factor in my decision-making, selecting ingredients that are both locally sourced and environmentally sound.
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Printed "touch", the speaker says "hint"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "with a hint of". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is shorter.

Printed "soup", the speaker says "salad"

Explanation: Listen again to "classic salad followed by". Both words start with s, so wait for the whole word. The spoken word is longer.

Printed "replaced", the speaker says "complemented"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "subtly complemented with". They end the same way, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "roots", the speaker says "origins"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "true to their origins". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is longer.

Printed "favourites", the speaker says "classics"

Explanation: The speaker says "a contemporary twist on timeless classics", not "favourites". The meanings are close, so trust your ears, not the meaning.

Printed "flavours", the speaker says "tastes"

Explanation: Listen for "experimenting with tastes". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is shorter.

Printed "friendly", the speaker says "sound"

Explanation: You will hear "both locally sourced and environmentally sound". The printed word is much longer than the spoken word.

"kitchen" matches the audio

Explanation: "in the kitchen, where inspiration" has a common word that looks simple. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"vegetarian" matches the audio

Explanation: "vegetarian alternatives" may look like a tricky choice next to changed words. It is spoken the same as printed, so do not click it.

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