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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40194 Short Intricate journey
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You will hear a recording of an author discussing the process of writing their latest 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 novel is an intricate journey that demands patience and persistence. For me, the genesis of my latest work began with a simple idea that evolved over months into a complex narrative. I start by sketching an outline, which acts as a roadmap, guiding the progression of the story. Characters are then developed, each with their distinct voice and backstory. My focus is always on crafting a plot that's both captivating and thought-provoking, ensuring readers remain hooked until the last page. The climax, often the most challenging part, is designed to surprise and satisfy. Once completed, the manuscript undergoes rigorous editing to polish and perfect the prose.
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Printed "blossomed", the speaker says "evolved"

Explanation: The speaker says "idea that evolved over", not "blossomed". Both words end the same, but they start with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "drafting", the speaker says "sketching"

Explanation: Listen for "start by sketching an". They end the same but begin with different letters, so hear the whole word.

Printed "flow", the speaker says "progression"

Explanation: You will hear "guiding the progression of". The spoken word is much longer than the printed word, so listen for the extra part.

Printed "crafted", the speaker says "developed"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Characters are then developed". Both words end the same, yet they begin with different letters, so wait for the first sound.

Printed "weaving", the speaker says "crafting"

Explanation: Listen again to "focus is always on crafting". The two words end the same, but they begin with different letters, so hear the start.

Printed "final", the speaker says "last"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "hooked until the last page", not "final". These words start with different letters and the spoken word is shorter, so follow the short spoken form.

"patience" matches the audio

Explanation: "demands patience and persistence" has a common word that looks plain. The speaker says this word exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"manuscript" matches the audio

Explanation: "Once completed, the manuscript undergoes" contains a long printed word that can look odd. The speaker pronounces it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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