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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40220 Short The secret
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You will hear a recording of a barista explaining how to make the perfect cup of coffee. 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:

The secret to making the perfect cup of coffee lies not just in the quality of the beans but also in the precision of the process. Start by grinding the beans to a medium consistency; too fine or too coarse can affect the extraction. Next, use purified water heated to just below boiling – about 92 degrees Celsius. The ratio of coffee to water is critical; I recommend 1 part coffee to 16 parts waters for the ideal balance. Finally, ensure your brewing time is accurate; for a drip system, about 4 minutes is optimal. And, for an extra hint of flavour, add a dash of salt to the grounds before brewing.
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Printed "filtered", the speaker says "purified"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "use purified water heated". They start with different letters, but both end with 'ed', so listen to the whole word.

Printed "correct", the speaker says "accurate"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "brewing time is accurate". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "perfect", the speaker says "optimal"

Explanation: The speaker says "about 4 minutes is optimal", not "perfect". Both words are the same length, so trust your ears, not the letter count.

Printed "touch", the speaker says "hint"

Explanation: Listen for "an extra hint of flavour". The spoken word is shorter, so listen for a shorter word than "touch".

Printed "pinch", the speaker says "dash"

Explanation: You will hear "add a dash of salt". The spoken word is shorter than the printed one, so expect a brief word.

"waters" matches the audio

Explanation: "1 part coffee to 16 parts waters for the ideal" looks odd on the page. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"beans" matches the audio

Explanation: "Start by grinding the beans to a medium" might seem like a trick because it is common. The speaker says it just like the printed word, so do not click it.

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