The Old Mill Bridge - Marvel EDU

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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40185 Short The Old Mill Bridge

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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the significance of the town's oldest brid 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:

The Old Mill Bridge, spanning the river Wye, is not just a conduit but a piece of our town's heritage. Constructed in the 18th century, it served as a crucial connection for trade and communication across the region. The bridge was built using conventional methods, with stone blocks carefully laid without modern machinery. This architectural wonder has withstood the test of time, surviving floods and wars. It's a testament to the engineering prowess of our forebears. Now, it stands as a symbol of endurance and continuity, attracting visitors from all around.

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Printed "history", the speaker says "heritage"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "our town's heritage". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "traditional", the speaker says "conventional"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "built using conventional methods". They start with different letters, but both end with "al", so follow the sound.

Printed "placed", the speaker says "laid"

Explanation: The speaker says "stone blocks carefully laid", not "placed". The printed word starts with a different letter and is longer, so listen for a short action word.

Printed "marvel", the speaker says "wonder"

Explanation: Listen for "This architectural wonder has". The two words start with different letters, so you must hear the full word.

Printed "ancestors", the speaker says "forebears"

Explanation: You will hear "the engineering prowess of our forebears". They start with different letters, but both end the same way, so trust the audio.

Printed "resilience", the speaker says "endurance"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a symbol of endurance and continuity". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the beginning.

"Wye" matches the audio

Explanation: "spanning the river Wye" may look odd as the name is uncommon. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"stone" matches the audio

Explanation: "with stone blocks carefully placed" looks like a nearby change and might trick you. The speaker says "stone" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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