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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40361 Short Customs
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You will hear a recording of a librarian discussing the impact of digital books on traditional reading habits. 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
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Correct Transcript:

Good morning, everyone. Today, we're diving into how digital books have transformed our reading habits. With the advent of e-books, many predicted the demise of physical libraries. However, the reality is more nuanced. Digital formats offer convenience and accessibility, allowing readers to carry hundreds of titles in their pockets. Yet, there's a growing trend towards the appreciation of hardcovers, with many citing their tangible feel and the nostalgia of flipping through pages. Interestingly, libraries have adapted by incorporating digital collections, ensuring they remain relevant in the digital era. This blend of old and new enriches our reading landscape, proving that physical books are far from obsolete.
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Printed "revolutionised", the speaker says "transformed"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "have transformed our reading habits". They start with different letters, and both end with the same two letters.

Printed "customs", the speaker says "habits"

Explanation: The speaker says "our reading habits", not "customs". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word, and the ending is also different.

Printed "decline", the speaker says "demise"

Explanation: Listen for "predicted the demise of". The words start with the same letter, so hear the whole word, and their endings differ. Their meanings are close, so trust your ears.

Printed "epoch", the speaker says "era"

Explanation: You will hear "remain relevant in the digital era". They start with the same letter, so wait for the full word, and the endings are different.

"hardcovers" matches the audio

Explanation: "appreciation of hardcovers" may look rare. The speaker says those words exactly, so do not click it.

"libraries" matches the audio

Explanation: "physical libraries" appears earlier and may draw attention. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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