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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40224 Short Mental wellness
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You will hear a recording of a gardening expert discussing the benefits of urban green spaces. 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:

In today's fast-paced world, urban green spaces have become essential havens of tranquillity and health. Not only do they improve the aesthetics of our cities, but they also play a critical role in enhancing air quality. Trees and plants in these areas act as natural purifiers, cleaning the air by absorbing pollutants. Moreover, these spaces provide a habitat for wildlife, offering a haven for birds, insects, and small mammals. Additionally, spending time in green areas has been shown to lower stress levels in individuals, promoting mental wellness.
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Printed "enhance", the speaker says "improve"

Explanation: You will hear "they improve the aesthetics". So "enhance" is on the page, not in the audio. Both words start with different letters, so listen for the first sound to tell them apart.

Printed "Furthermore", the speaker says "Moreover"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Moreover these spaces". The printed item says "Furthermore" instead. Listen from the first letter to the end to hear which word is said.

Printed "sanctuary", the speaker says "haven"

Explanation: Listen again to "offering a haven for". On the page it shows "sanctuary" instead. The spoken word is much shorter and starts with a different letter, so follow the sound.

Printed "proven", the speaker says "shown"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "has been shown to lower". Printed shows "proven" on the page. The first letters differ, so pay attention to the start of the word.

Printed "reduce", the speaker says "lower"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "to lower stress levels". The page uses "reduce" instead. The two words begin with different letters, so use the first sound to decide.

"purifiers" matches the audio

Explanation: "act as natural purifiers, cleaning" looks like a long technical phrase and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"wildlife" matches the audio

Explanation: "a habitat for wildlife, offering" sits next to the changed word and may seem odd. The audio matches this printed word exactly, so do not click it.

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