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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40211 Short Pirates
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You will hear a recording of a novelist discussing the inspiration behind their latest book. 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:

When I set out to write my latest novel, I wanted to capture the essence of adventure that has enthralled readers for centuries. The story unfolds in a quaint town by the sea, where the protagonist discovers a hidden map leading to a legendary treasure. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including fierce pirates and treacherous tempests. The heart of the narrative lies in the journey itself, which tests the courage and determination of our hero, ultimately leading them to discover the true value of friendship and courage.
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Printed "fascinated", the speaker says "enthralled"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "has enthralled readers for centuries". They start with different letters, but both end the same.

Printed "village", the speaker says "town"

Explanation: Listen again to "a quaint town by the sea". The printed word starts differently and is much longer than what you hear.

Printed "mythical", the speaker says "legendary"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "a legendary treasure". The spoken word is one letter longer and the first letters differ.

Printed "storms", the speaker says "tempests"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "fierce pirates and treacherous tempests". The spoken word starts with a different letter and is longer.

Printed "bravery", the speaker says "courage"

Explanation: The speaker says "friendship and courage", not "bravery". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

"adventure" matches the audio

Explanation: "capture the essence of adventure" has a common long word. It looks like a trick, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"protagonist" matches the audio

Explanation: "where the protagonist discovers a hidden map" contains a long name. It may seem hard, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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