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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40637 Short Meeting
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You will hear a recording of a book club leader discussing their thoughts on a recent mystery novel. 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:

Welcome back to our monthly book club meeting. This month, we delved into 'The Silent Echo', a mystery novel that kept us on the edge of our seats. The plot revolves around Detective Harper as she unravels the secrets behind a series of eerie disappearances in a small town. What made this book stand out was its intricate plot and the depth of the characters. Harper, with her keen insight and relentless pursuit of justice, was a character that truly resonated with us. The twists were unpredictable, making it impossible to deduce the culprit until the very last page. This novel is a testament to the author's ability to craft a suspenseful and engaging story.
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Printed "dove", the speaker says "delved"

Explanation: You will hear "we delved into". Both start with d, so listen to the end because the spoken word is longer.

Printed "intuition", the speaker says "insight"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "keen insight and". They both start with i and the meanings are close, so trust your ears.

Printed "person", the speaker says "character"

Explanation: Listen again to "a character that truly". They begin with different letters, so pay attention to the first sound.

Printed "unbelievable", the speaker says "unpredictable"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "were unpredictable, making". Both start with u and end the same way, so listen to the middle of the word.

Printed "guess", the speaker says "deduce"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "to deduce the culprit". The first letters differ, so listen from the very start to hear which is said.

"Harper" matches the audio

Explanation: "Detective Harper as she" has a familiar name that can seem like a trick. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"author's" matches the audio

Explanation: The phrase "the author's ability to" might stand out on the page. It matches the audio, so do not click it.

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