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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40192 Short Pollination
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You will hear a recording of a gardening enthusiast discussing their approach to urban gardening. 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:

In today's urban landscapes, the movement towards green spaces is increasing. Many individuals are turning their balconies into lush gardens, where they cultivate a variety of plants, from flowers to vegetables. It's fascinating how these small patches can contribute to air quality and provide fresh produce. I've transformed my own space with roses, herbs, and tomatoes, making it a sanctuary in the city. Not only does it look splendid, but it also serves as a miniature ecosystem, attracting bees and birds, which is essential for pollination.
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Printed "growing", the speaker says "increasing"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "the movement towards green spaces is increasing". The printed word "growing" starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "grow", the speaker says "cultivate"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "where they cultivate a variety". It starts with a different letter and is much longer than "grow".

Printed "edibles", the speaker says "vegetables"

Explanation: The speaker says "from flowers to vegetables", not "edibles". Both words start with different letters, so trust your ears, not the meaning.

Printed "cleanliness", the speaker says "quality"

Explanation: Listen for "can contribute to air quality and provide". The printed word "cleanliness" does not fit the sentence well, so follow the audio.

Printed "lettuce", the speaker says "tomatoes"

Explanation: You will hear "herbs and tomatoes". The first letters are different, so listen for the whole word before you click.

Printed "beautiful", the speaker says "splendid"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Not only does it look splendid, but". The page shows "beautiful" there, so listen to the full word.

"balconies" matches the audio

Explanation: "turning their balconies into lush gardens" has a less common word. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"herbs" matches the audio

Explanation: "roses, herbs, and lettuce" sits next to a changed word and may catch your eye. The recording matches "herbs" exactly, so do not click it.

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