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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40174 Short Permaculture
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You will hear a recording of a professional gardener discussing the benefits of permaculture. 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:

Permaculture is an innovative approach to agriculture that emphasises sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems. It integrates land, resources, and people in a way that mimics the natural ecosystems, creating systems that conserve water and enhance soil health. One key aspect is the use of indigenous plants, which are more adaptable and require less maintenance. Additionally, permaculture encourages the recycling of nutrients, ensuring that waste products are repurposed to nourish the garden. This method not only minimises waste but also boosts the productivity and diversity of the garden.
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Printed "innovating", the speaker says "innovative"

Explanation: Listen for "an innovative approach to". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word to hear the difference.

Printed "build", the speaker says "enhance"

Explanation: You will hear "conserve water and enhance". The first letters differ, so pay attention to the start of the word.

Printed "resilient", the speaker says "adaptable"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "which are more adaptable and". The two words start with different letters, so listen for the first sound.

Printed "promotes", the speaker says "encourages"

Explanation: Listen again to "permaculture encourages the recycling". The words end the same way, so you must hear the start to tell them apart.

Printed "reused", the speaker says "repurposed"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "are repurposed to nourish". Both words start with the same letter and share the last two letters.

Printed "benefit", the speaker says "nourish"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "to nourish the garden". The printed word and the spoken word start with different letters, so listen to the beginning.

Printed "increases", the speaker says "boosts"

Explanation: The speaker says "but also boosts the productivity". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is much shorter.

"Permaculture" matches the audio

Explanation: "Permaculture is an innovative approach" may look long and uncommon. It is said exactly like that in the audio, so do not click it.

"indigenous" matches the audio

Explanation: "the use of indigenous plants" looks like a hard word to hear. The speaker says it as printed, so do not click it.

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