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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40205 Short Growing vegetables
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You will hear a recording of a gardening enthusiast discussing the benefits of 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:

Urban gardening has revolutionised how we interact with our environments in busy cities. It's not just about growing plants; it's a movement towards sustainability and enhancing biodiversity. Growing vegetables and fruits on rooftops or balconies not only provides fresh produce but also improves air cleanliness. Moreover, these green spaces create habitats for wildlife, like birds and bees, contributing to ecological health. Engaging in gardening activities has been shown to relieve stress and promote mental well-being, making it a beneficial practice for city residents.
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Printed "cultivating", the speaker says "growing"

Explanation: Listen again to "not just about growing plants". Both words start with different letters, but they end the same, so trust the sound.

Printed "quality", the speaker says "cleanliness"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "but also improves air cleanliness". The printed word "quality" starts with a different letter and ends differently, so click the printed word.

Printed "insects", the speaker says "bees"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "like birds and bees". The printed word and the spoken word start and end with different letters, so click the printed word.

Printed "balance", the speaker says "health"

Explanation: The speaker says "contributing to ecological health", not "balance". Balance and health start with different letters and end differently, so trust the audio.

Printed "reduce", the speaker says "relieve"

Explanation: Listen for "has been shown to relieve". Both words start with the same letter, so hear the whole word before you click.

"rooftops" matches the audio

Explanation: "Growing vegetables and fruits on rooftops or balconies" has a common place word. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"biodiversity" matches the audio

Explanation: "a movement towards sustainability and enhancing biodiversity" contains a long word. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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