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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40195 Short Joining
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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:

Joining the urban gardening movement has been a revelation for me. It's not just about beautifying our spaces; it's about cultivating a sustainable lifestyle right in the heart of the city. My balcony garden is a testament to what can be achieved with limited space. I've grown a variety of herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary, alongside some resilient flowers such as tulips and sunflowers. What's exciting is experimenting with composting, turning kitchen scraps into gold for my plants. This practice has not only reduced my household waste but also enriched my garden's soil, making it more productive.
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Printed "roses", the speaker says "tulips"

Explanation: Listen for "such as tulips and". Click "roses" on the page. The words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "daisies", the speaker says "sunflowers"

Explanation: You will hear "flowers such as tulips and sunflowers". Select "daisies" from the text. The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so watch its length.

Printed "waste", the speaker says "scraps"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "turning kitchen scraps into". Tap "waste" in the transcript. Both words begin with different letters, so hear the whole word.

Printed "fertile", the speaker says "productive"

Explanation: Listen again to "making it more productive." Click "fertile" in the text. The spoken word is much longer, so notice the extra letters.

"basil" matches the audio

Explanation: "a variety of herbs like basil, thyme" has a short name that looks easy. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"composting" matches the audio

Explanation: "What's exciting is experimenting with composting, turning" is a long word that may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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