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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40204 Short Revitalisation
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the revitalisation of the city's historic downtown area. 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:

Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we're exploring the vibrant transformation of our city's historic downtown, once a neglected area, now a bustling hub of culture and commerce. The renovation efforts began with the conversion of the old railway station into a contemporary art gallery. Nearby, the High Street has been revitalised with cafes, boutiques, and a weekly farmers' market, attracting locals and tourists alike. Another significant change was the introduction of pedestrian-only lanes, enhancing the area's accessibility and safety. This revitalisation has not only preserved our history but also injected new life into our community.
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Printed "district", the speaker says "area"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "once a neglected area now". They start with different letters, and the printed word is much longer than the spoken word.

Printed "restoration", the speaker says "conversion"

Explanation: Listen again to "began with the conversion of". They end with the same two letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "modern", the speaker says "contemporary"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "into a contemporary art". The spoken word is much longer than the printed word.

Printed "Main", the speaker says "High"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the High Street has". They start with different letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "zones", the speaker says "lanes"

Explanation: The speaker says "pedestrian-only lanes enhancing", not "zones". They end with the same two letters, so listen to the beginning.

Printed "change", the speaker says "revitalisation"

Explanation: Listen for "This revitalisation has not". The spoken word is much longer than the printed word.

Printed "heritage", the speaker says "history"

Explanation: You will hear "preserved our history but". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

"railway" matches the audio

Explanation: "the old railway station" might look like a trick because the word is a bit formal. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"farmers'" matches the audio

Explanation: "a weekly farmers' market" may seem odd because of the apostrophe. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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