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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40366 Short Community
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You will hear a recording of a community organiser discussing the benefits of local farmers' markets. 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, community members! I want to highlight the numerous benefits of supporting our local farmers' markets. Firstly, these markets provide access to fresh, seasonal produce directly from the source, ensuring you get the most nutritious foods available. They also play a crucial role in reducing food miles, contributing to lower carbon emissions and a healthier planet. Additionally, shopping at farmers' markets supports our local economy, empowering small farmers and businesses to flourish. It's not just about the convenience of getting your groceries; it's about building connections with the people who grow our food. Finally, these markets offer a unique variety of products that you might not find in conventional stores, from heirloom vegetables to homemade preserves.
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Printed "organic", the speaker says "seasonal"

Explanation: Listen again to "fresh, seasonal produce". The printed word "organic" starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "nutritional", the speaker says "nutritious"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "the most nutritious foods". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "critical", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "play a crucial role". Both words end the same, so listen to the middle of the word.

Printed "thrive", the speaker says "flourish"

Explanation: The speaker says "businesses to flourish", not "thrive". The word you hear is much longer, so follow the sound.

Printed "jams", the speaker says "preserves"

Explanation: Listen for "homemade preserves". The printed word is short, but the spoken word is much longer, so trust your ears.

"groceries" matches the audio

Explanation: "the convenience of getting your groceries" may look like a trick. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"conventional" matches the audio

Explanation: "find in conventional stores" has a less common word. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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