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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40226 Short Renewable energy
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You will hear a recording of a scientist explaining the latest findings in renewable energy research. 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:

Our latest research in the field of renewable energy has led to significant findings. We have developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and economical than existing models. These panels can convert sunlight into electricity at a higher efficiency, making solar energy more accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, we have made advances in wind turbine technology, allowing for quieter and more potent turbines. This research signifies a major leap forward in our quest for sustainable energy solutions, aiming to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels and combat global warming.
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Printed "current", the speaker says "existing"

Explanation: Listen again to "economical than existing models". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "rate", the speaker says "efficiency"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "at a higher efficiency". The spoken word is much longer, so listen for the extra part.

Printed "power", the speaker says "energy"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "making solar energy more". They begin with different letters, so hear which word is used.

Printed "wider", the speaker says "broader"

Explanation: The speaker says "a broader audience", not "wider". They both end with the same letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "powerful", the speaker says "potent"

Explanation: Listen for "more potent turbines". Both words start with p, so you must listen to the whole word.

Printed "step", the speaker says "leap"

Explanation: You will hear "major leap forward". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

"renewable" matches the audio

Explanation: "field of renewable energy" is a long phrase and may look tricky. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click 'renewable'.

"solar" matches the audio

Explanation: "new type of solar panel" has a familiar word next to a changed word. The speaker says 'solar' just as printed, so do not click it.

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