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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40173 Short The latest venture
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You will hear a recording of a journalist discussing recent advancements in space exploration. 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:

In recent years, the race to explore outer space has intensified, with private firms joining traditional government agencies in this quest. Notably, Mars has become a focal point, with missions aiming to uncover its secrets and assess its viability for life. The latest venture involves sending a rover to drill beneath the surface, searching for water or ice. This exploration could reveal crucial clues about the planet's history and even its potential to support future human colonies. Additionally, the advancement of reusable rockets has significantly reduced the cost of space missions, making these ambitious projects more viable.
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Printed "dig", the speaker says "drill"

Explanation: The speaker says "to drill beneath the" not "dig". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "climate", the speaker says "history"

Explanation: Listen for "planet's history and even". The first letters differ, so do not trust the meaning alone, follow the sound.

Printed "development", the speaker says "advancement"

Explanation: You will hear "the advancement of reusable". The two words end with the same letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "travel", the speaker says "missions"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "cost of space missions, making". The first letters are different, so wait for the full word.

Printed "feasible", the speaker says "viable"

Explanation: Listen again to "more viable". The words end the same way, so listen to the start of the word.

"outer" matches the audio

Explanation: "explore outer space has" looks like a phrase to check, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"private" matches the audio

Explanation: "with private firms joining" may catch your eye, yet the speaker says 'private' exactly as shown. Do not click it.

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