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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40377 Short Shift
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You will hear a recording of a journalist discussing the impact of social media on political campaigns. 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 observed a dramatic shift in how political campaigns are conducted, thanks largely to social media. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become battlegrounds where opinions are not only shared but also shaped. Campaigns now have the ability to target voters with precision, tailoring messages that resonate on a personal level. Moreover, the speed at which information travels allows for real-time engagement with voters. However, this has also led to the spread of misinformation, challenging voters to discern between fact and fabrication. As we move forward, the role of social media in shaping political landscapes is undeniable, making it an essential tool in modern campaigning.
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Printed "formed", the speaker says "shaped"

Explanation: Listen for "but also shaped". You see "formed" on the page. The first letters differ, and both end the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "constituents", the speaker says "voters"

Explanation: You will hear "engagement with voters". On the page it reads "constituents". They start with different letters, and the printed word is much longer, so listen for a short word.

Printed "fiction", the speaker says "fabrication"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "fact and fabrication". In the text you see "fiction". Both start with the same letter and both end the same, but the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "indispensable", the speaker says "essential"

Explanation: Listen again to "an essential tool". You see "indispensable" in the sentence. The printed word is longer, so listen for a shorter word.

"Twitter" matches the audio

Explanation: "Platforms like Twitter and Facebook" has a name you may not know. It looks tricky, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"precision" matches the audio

Explanation: "target voters with precision, tailoring" has a long word near the change that may seem wrong. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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