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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40166 Short History
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the history of the town's oldest park. 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:

Welcome, history enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the story of our town's oldest park, a site rich with tales of the past. Established in the late 19th century, this park was initially a gathering place for community events and celebrations. Its paths have been walked by generations, making it a capsule of local legacy. Notably, the park's centrepiece, an ancient oak, stands as a silent witness to countless seasons. This green space serves not just as a place for relaxation but also as a haven for local wildlife, including various birds and small mammals.
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Printed "tale", the speaker says "story"

Explanation: The speaker says "story of our town's", not "tale". Printed reads "tale", and the words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "brimming", the speaker says "rich"

Explanation: Listen for "rich with tales". On the page it shows "brimming" and the spoken word is much shorter, so trust your ears.

Printed "trod", the speaker says "walked"

Explanation: You will hear "have been walked by". Printed shows "trod". The first letters differ, so listen to the full action word.

Printed "heritage", the speaker says "legacy"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a capsule of local legacy". Printed gives "heritage", but the meanings are close, so follow the sound not the idea.

Printed "leisure", the speaker says "relaxation"

Explanation: Listen again to "place for relaxation but". The page says "leisure", while the spoken word is much longer, so listen for the longer word.

Printed "sanctuary", the speaker says "haven"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "also as a haven for". Printed shows "sanctuary". The first letters differ and the spoken word is shorter, so wait for the short word.

"centrepiece" matches the audio

Explanation: "the park's centrepiece" looks like a tricky phrase. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"ancient" matches the audio

Explanation: "an ancient oak" sits next to the changed word. The speaker says this word exactly, so do not click it.

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