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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40167 Short Greens
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You will hear a recording of a nutritionist discussing the benefits of a balanced diet. 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:

Good morning, everyone. Today, I'm excited to share insights on why a balanced diet is essential for maintaining optimal health. Firstly, consuming a variety of foods ensures we receive all necessary nutrients and minerals. For instance, leafy greens are excellent for your vision, while fish is renowned for enhancing heart health. It's also crucial to include whole grains, as they're a significant source of energy. Moreover, staying hydrated and limiting processed food intake can greatly enhance your well-being. Remember, a healthy diet is not about strict restrictions but enjoying meals in moderation.
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Printed "vitamins", the speaker says "nutrients"

Explanation: Listen for "all necessary nutrients and". The printed word "vitamins" starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "eyes", the speaker says "vision"

Explanation: You will hear "excellent for your vision". Printed "eyes" ends with different letters, so follow the sound, not the page.

Printed "known", the speaker says "renowned"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "fish is renowned for". 'known' is on the page, but the speaker says a different word, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "improving", the speaker says "enhancing"

Explanation: Listen again to "for enhancing heart health". Printed "improving" and "enhancing" share their last two letters, so listen to the start.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "It's also crucial to". 'vital' is shown, but you hear a different first letter, so trust your ears.

Printed "major", the speaker says "significant"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "they're a significant source". The printed word "major" is much shorter, so listen for a longer spoken word.

Printed "significantly", the speaker says "greatly"

Explanation: The speaker says "can greatly enhance your" not "significantly". The printed word "significantly" is much longer, so listen for the shorter spoken word.

"whole" matches the audio

Explanation: "include whole grains, as they're a" has a short word 'whole' that may look odd. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"hydrated" matches the audio

Explanation: "Moreover, staying hydrated and limiting" may seem like a change, but 'hydrated' is exactly what the speaker says. Do not click it.

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