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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40378 Short Fascinating journey
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the evolution of the city's public transportation system. 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:

Today, we'll delve into the fascinating history of our city's public transportation system, which has significantly shaped urban development. Starting from the horse-drawn trams of the 19th century, we transitioned to electric trams, marking a pivotal shift towards more sustainable modes of transport. The introduction of buses in the early 20th century further altered the landscape, offering greater flexibility and reach. The subway system, inaugurated in the 1960s, ushered in a new era of efficiency, connecting distant neighbourhoods with unparalleled speed. Each stage in the evolution of public transport reflects broader societal shifts, from technological advancements to changes in urban planning priorities.
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Printed "influenced", the speaker says "shaped"

Explanation: You will hear "has significantly shaped urban". They start with different letters, and both end the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "carriages", the speaker says "trams"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "horse-drawn trams of the". They begin with different letters, and the printed word is much longer than the spoken one.

Printed "major", the speaker says "pivotal"

Explanation: Listen again to "marking a pivotal shift". The first letters differ, and the spoken word is longer, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "transformed", the speaker says "altered"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "further altered the landscape". The two words start differently, but both end the same, so follow the sound carefully.

Printed "phase", the speaker says "stage"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Each stage in the". They start with different letters and end differently, so trust your ears for this one.

Printed "changes", the speaker says "shifts"

Explanation: The speaker says "broader societal shifts from", not "changes". The meanings are close, so trust your ears, not the printed meaning.

"transportation" matches the audio

Explanation: The phrase "public transportation system". It looks long and may draw your eye, but audio matches it, so do not click it.

"electric" matches the audio

Explanation: "to electric trams". It sits next to a changed word, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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