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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40172 Short Smart home technology
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You will hear a recording of tech enthusiast discussing the latest updates in smart home technology. 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:

Smart home technology has made significant advances, offering homeowners increased convenience and security. The latest updates include voice-controlled devices that can manage lighting, temperature, and even home appliances. These innovations are designed to adapt to your preferences, making your home more energy-efficient and comfortable. Furthermore, the incorporation of AI assistants into these systems allows for seamless control over your home environment. Another exciting development is the introduction of smart locks, providing homeowners with keyless access and the ability to monitor their property remotely.
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Printed "strides", the speaker says "advances"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "significant advances, offering homeowners". Listen for different first letters, and both words end the same.

Printed "enhanced", the speaker says "increased"

Explanation: The speaker says "offering homeowners increased convenience", not "enhanced". The words start with different letters, so hear the whole word.

Printed "activated", the speaker says "controlled"

Explanation: Listen for "include voice-controlled devices that". The printed and spoken words begin with different letters, and the spoken word is a bit longer.

Printed "control", the speaker says "manage"

Explanation: You will hear "can manage lighting, temperature". The printed word ends differently, so pay attention to the final sound of the word.

Printed "learn", the speaker says "adapt to"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "designed to adapt to your". The first letters differ, and the spoken phrase is two words not one.

Printed "integration", the speaker says "incorporation"

Explanation: Listen again to "the incorporation of AI assistants". Both words start with the same letter and end the same two letters.

Printed "entry", the speaker says "access"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "keyless access and the ability". The printed and spoken words do not start the same, so listen to the first sound.

"homeowners" matches the audio

Explanation: "offering homeowners enhanced convenience" may catch your eye. It looks like a strange choice, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"locks" matches the audio

Explanation: "the introduction of smart locks, providing homeowners" might seem odd next to other changes. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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