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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40198 Short Protagonist
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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, one that demands patience and a deep connection with one’s imagination. For my latest work, I drew inspiration from historical events, blending them with a twist of fantasy. The protagonist, a young archer, embarks on a quest to uncover a hidden truth within ancient ruins. Alongside, a mysterious figure, who he initially mistrusts, becomes his closest ally. Their adventures take them through enchanted woods and past fierce dragons, testing their courage and bond.
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Printed "magazine", the speaker says "novel"

Explanation: Listen again to "Writing a novel is". You see "magazine" printed, but the audio says "novel". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word, not just the first sound.

Printed "knowledge", the speaker says "connection"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "a deep connection with". On the page it shows "knowledge", yet you hear "connection". The words start with different letters and have different lengths, so follow the sound carefully.

Printed "knight", the speaker says "archer"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a young archer embarks". On screen it reads "knight", but the speaker says "archer". The words begin with different letters, so wait for the full word before you click.

Printed "forests", the speaker says "woods"

Explanation: The speaker says "through enchanted woods and", not "forests". The page shows "forests", however the audio uses "woods". The spoken word is shorter, so listen to the length as well as the sound.

Printed "bravery", the speaker says "courage"

Explanation: Listen for "testing their courage and bond". Their meanings are close, so trust the audio, not the page. Follow the sound when you decide which word to click.

"fantasy" matches the audio

Explanation: "blending them with a twist of fantasy" looks like a possible change. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"dragons" matches the audio

Explanation: "past fierce dragons, testing their bravery" may catch your eye as dramatic. Still, the speaker says "dragons" exactly, so do not click it.

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