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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40180 Short The earliest form

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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the evolution of language. 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

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Correct Transcript:

Throughout history, the evolution of language has been crucial in shaping human interaction. The earliest forms of communication were primarily signs and symbols, before evolving into the complex systems we use today. Interestingly, the development of writing systems was a key turn, marking the transition from prehistoric societies to recorded history. This evolution has allowed for the preservation of cultures and the dissemination of knowledge across generations. For example, Latin, once a dominant language in the Roman Empire, has influenced many contemporary languages, illustrating the dynamic nature of linguistic change.

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Printed "pivotal", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: The speaker says "has been crucial in", not "pivotal". They start with different letters, and both end the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "gestures", the speaker says "signs"

Explanation: Listen for "primarily signs and symbols". They start with different letters and the printed word is much longer.

Printed "crucial", the speaker says "key"

Explanation: You will hear "was a key turn". The spoken word is much shorter than the printed one, so follow the sound.

Printed "modern", the speaker says "contemporary"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "many contemporary languages". The meanings are close, so trust the sound, and the spoken word is much longer.

"evolution" matches the audio

Explanation: "Throughout history, the evolution of language" looks like a heavy word. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"writing" matches the audio

Explanation: "the development of writing systems" may draw your eye as special. It is spoken the same as printed, so do not click it.

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