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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40184 Short Growing tomatoes
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You will hear a recording of a gardening expert discussing the process of growing tomatoes in your b 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:

Growing tomatoes in your backyard is both rewarding and straightforward. To start, choose a sunny spot because tomatoes thrive on warmth and direct sunlight. You should sow the seeds indoors around six weeks before the last frost date. Once the seedlings appear robust and the weather stabilises, transplant them outdoors. Ensure the soil is enriched with compost to promote healthy growth. Tomatoes require regular watering, especially during dry spells, to prevent the fruit from cracking. Interestingly, using supports or stakes can help support their stems as they grow taller.
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Printed "plant", the speaker says "sow"

Explanation: Listen again to "sow the seeds indoors". The printed word "plant" starts with a different letter, so listen to the start.

Printed "strong", the speaker says "robust"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "seedlings appear robust". The page shows "strong", which starts with a different letter, so listen to the start.

Printed "need", the speaker says "require"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Tomatoes require regular". The page shows "need" which starts with a different letter. Listen to the start of the word.

Printed "water", the speaker says "watering"

Explanation: The speaker says "regular watering especially", not "water". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "splitting", the speaker says "cracking"

Explanation: Listen for "fruit from cracking". The page shows "splitting" and both words end the same, so listen to the beginning.

Printed "cages", the speaker says "supports"

Explanation: You will hear "using supports or stakes". The printed word "cages" begins with a different letter, so listen to the start.

Printed "vines", the speaker says "stems"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "support their stems". The printed word "vines" starts with a different letter, so listen to the start.

"backyard" matches the audio

Explanation: "Growing tomatoes in your backyard is both rewarding" may look wrong to you. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"sunlight" matches the audio

Explanation: "direct sunlight" may catch your eye as a set phrase, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

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