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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40183 Short Afternoons
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You will hear a recording about the daily routine of a freelance graphic designer. 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:

Starting the day with a brisk walk helps to clear my mind before diving into work. My mornings are typically spent drawing out new concepts or refining ongoing projects. Afternoons are reserved for client consultations or collaborating online with colleagues. I find that breaking up my day with a brief meditation session greatly improves my concentration. Evening is when I catch up on administrative duties or continue working on designs if deadlines are tight. Being freelance allows me the flexibility to adjust my schedule as needed, which is something I deeply value.
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Printed "sketching", the speaker says "drawing"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "spent drawing out new". The two words start with different letters, but they end the same.

Printed "ideas", the speaker says "concepts"

Explanation: Listen again to "out new concepts or". The printed and spoken words start with different letters and end differently.

Printed "meetings", the speaker says "consultations"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "reserved for client consultations". The printed and spoken words begin with different letters and end differently.

Printed "short", the speaker says "brief"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "with a brief meditation session". The words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "focus", the speaker says "concentration"

Explanation: The speaker says "greatly improves my concentration", not "focus". The two words start with different letters and end differently.

Printed "tasks", the speaker says "duties"

Explanation: Listen for "catch up on administrative duties". The printed and spoken words start with different letters and end differently.

Printed "adapt", the speaker says "adjust"

Explanation: You will hear "to adjust my schedule as needed". Both words start with the same first letter, so wait for the whole word.

"work" matches the audio

Explanation: "diving into work" looks short and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"freelance" matches the audio

Explanation: "Being freelance allows me" uses a less common word and may stand out. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click.

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