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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40189 Short Staying hydrated
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You will hear a recording of a nutritionist discussing the importance of hydration. 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:

Staying hydrated is absolutely crucial for maintaining optimal health. Water assists in regulating body temperature, maintaining blood pressure, and lubricating joints. Interestingly, many people substitute sugary drinks for water, thinking it serves the same hydrating purpose. This mistake can lead to dehydration, affecting cognitive function and physical performance. It's advised to drink at least eight glasses of fluids daily, but not all beverages contribute towards this goal. For instance, caffeinated drinks can actually lead to further dehydration.
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Printed "beverages", the speaker says "drinks"

Explanation: You will hear "sugary drinks for water". The words start with different letters, and the printed word is longer, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "function", the speaker says "purpose"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "serves the same hydrating purpose". They start with different letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "misconception", the speaker says "mistake"

Explanation: Listen again to "This mistake can lead". The printed word "misconception" is on the page. Both words start with the same letter, so listen for the whole word.

Printed "impacting", the speaker says "affecting"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "affecting cognitive function". The printed word "impacting" is on the page. They end with the same two letters, so listen to the first letter to tell them apart.

Printed "recommended", the speaker says "advised"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "It's advised to drink". The printed word "recommended" is written there. They end the same way, so listen from the first letter.

Printed "consume", the speaker says "drink"

Explanation: The speaker says "to drink at least eight", not "consume". They start with different letters and the printed word is longer, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "count", the speaker says "contribute"

Explanation: Listen for "contribute towards this goal". The page shows "count" instead. Both words start with the same letter, so listen for the longer spoken word.

"hydrated" matches the audio

Explanation: "Staying hydrated is" may look unusual, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"caffeinated" matches the audio

Explanation: "For instance, caffeinated drinks" has a less common word, so it can trick you. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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