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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40164 Short My latest adventure

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You will hear a recording of a travel blogger discussing their recent trip to a historical city. 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:

My latest adventure took me to the heart of a city steeped in history, where ancient meets modern in a harmonious blend. Walking through the streets, I was enveloped by the scent of traditional foods mingling with the buzz of contemporary life. The highlight was undoubtedly the visit to the cathedral, a relic that has witnessed centuries of change yet stands majestic. I ventured into museums that narrated the past through artefacts and stories, a testament to the city's enduring spirit. The local markets were a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, reflecting the artisans' skill over generations.

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Printed "aroma", the speaker says "scent"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "enveloped by the scent". It shows "aroma" on the page, so listen to the whole word to catch the change.

Printed "castle", the speaker says "cathedral"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "visit to the cathedral". The page reads "castle", and both words start with c, so wait for the full spoken word.

Printed "observed", the speaker says "witnessed"

Explanation: The speaker says "has witnessed centuries of", not "observed". Both words end with the same two letters. Listen to the start to hear the difference.

Printed "proud", the speaker says "majestic"

Explanation: Listen for "yet stands majestic". The line shows "proud" instead, so follow the audio because the words begin with different letters.

Printed "legacy", the speaker says "spirit"

Explanation: You will hear "enduring spirit". The text uses "legacy", so do not rely on meaning here and trust your ears.

Printed "mastery", the speaker says "skill"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "artisans' skill over generations". The transcript has "mastery" written, so listen for the shorter spoken word.

"modern" matches the audio

Explanation: "where ancient meets modern in a" may look like a trick. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"markets" matches the audio

Explanation: "The local markets were a treasure" might seem wrong. The speaker says it exactly as written, so do not click it.

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