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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40197 Short Community centres
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You will hear a recording of a local librarian discussing the importance of libraries in the digital 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 this digital era, libraries are evolving beyond just physical books to become inclusive community centres where knowledge and resources are freely accessible to everyone. Our library has embraced technology, offering e-books and online databases alongside traditional print materials. We also run workshops on digital literacy, helping patrons navigate the vast ocean of information available online. Importantly, libraries serve as a democratic space where all members of the community, regardless of their background, can access information, use computers, and participate in various educational programmes. Our aim is to bridge the digital divide and ensure that knowledge remains a public good for all.
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Printed "hubs", the speaker says "centres"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "community centres where knowledge". You see "hubs" on the page. Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word before you click.

Printed "journals", the speaker says "databases"

Explanation: Listen again to "offering e-books and online databases". You see "journals" on the page. The two words start with different letters, so follow the sound, not the meaning.

Printed "sea", the speaker says "ocean"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "the vast ocean of information". That shows "sea" as the printed word. The spoken word is longer, so listen for the longer word.

Printed "commonwealth", the speaker says "public good"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "remains a public good for all". On the page it reads "commonwealth". Both words start with different letters and the printed word is much longer, so trust your ears.

"technology" matches the audio

Explanation: "has embraced technology, offering" may catch your eye because it is near a change. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"computers" matches the audio

Explanation: "use computers, and participate" looks like a possible trick next to other changes. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

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