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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40188 Short Writing
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You will hear a recording of novelist discussing the process of writing their latest mystery novel. 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:

Writing a mystery novel is an intricate process that begins with the seed of an idea. From there, it's all about crafting a plot that's both complex and compelling. I spend months outlining the story, ensuring that every twist and turn is unforeseen yet plausible. My latest book, set in a charming village, revolves around the disappearance of a beloved local character. The protagonist, a retired detective, finds himself drawn into the investigation, uncovering secrets that many would prefer remained hidden. The use of red heritage and false leads is crucial in keeping the reader guessing until the final reveal.
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Printed "constructing", the speaker says "crafting"

Explanation: Listen for "crafting a plot". On the page you see "constructing", not what the speaker says, so click it.

Printed "convoluted", the speaker says "complex"

Explanation: You will hear "complex and compelling". Both words start with c, so listen to the end of the word before you click.

Printed "unexpected", the speaker says "unforeseen"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "unforeseen yet plausible". They are the same length, so trust your ears, not the meaning.

Printed "figure", the speaker says "character"

Explanation: Listen again to "beloved local character". The page shows "figure" instead, and the first letters differ, so the first sound will not match.

Printed "buried", the speaker says "hidden"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "would prefer remained hidden". Printed "buried" starts with a different first letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "herrings", the speaker says "heritage"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "red heritage and". Both words start with h, so listen to the whole word.

"mystery" matches the audio

Explanation: "Writing a mystery novel is" has the word mystery in it. It may look like a trick. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"detective" matches the audio

Explanation: "The protagonist, a retired detective, finds" contains detective, which might seem odd to pick. The audio matches the printed word exactly, so do not click it.

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