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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40372 Short Transformation
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You will hear a recording of a librarian discussing the impact of digital resources on public libraries. 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:

In recent years, we've witnessed a significant transformation in how public libraries operate due to the advent of digital resources. These changes have not just expanded the access to information but have also altered the way patrons interact with library services. For example, eBooks and online journals allow users to access a wide range of materials from anywhere, not just within the walls of the library. Additionally, digital archives have made it simpler for researchers to delve into historical documents without the need for physical handling. However, this shift towards digital has not diminished the library's role as a community hub. On the contrary, it has enriched our ability to offer diverse programmes and workshops that cater to the interests of our community members.
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Printed "accessibility", the speaker says "access"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "expanded the access to". You see "accessibility" in the text, and it is much longer than the spoken word.

Printed "engage", the speaker says "interact"

Explanation: Listen again to "patrons interact with library". Printed says "engage". Different first letters mean listen from the start of the word.

Printed "array", the speaker says "range"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "access a wide range of". The page shows "array", and the first letters differ so follow the sound.

Printed "easier", the speaker says "simpler"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "made it simpler for researchers". Text reads "easier". Both words end the same, so listen to the start.

Printed "enhanced", the speaker says "enriched"

Explanation: The speaker says "it has enriched our ability", not "enhanced". Printed reads "enhanced", but both start with e and end the same, so hear the middle.

"digital" matches the audio

Explanation: "the advent of digital resources". Digital is common and might seem changed, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

"library's" matches the audio

Explanation: "the library's role as a community hub". The apostrophe can trick you, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

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