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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40650 Short Groundwork
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the impact of the industrial revolution on modern cities. 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’re diving into the transformative impact of the industrial revolution on contemporary urban landscapes. Initially, this period led to an unprecedented expansion in urban areas, as factories became the heart of city life. The migration from rural to urban settings was driven by the search for employment in these new industrial zones. As a result, cities underwent significant changes in their infrastructure to accommodate the growing population. The introduction of railways and roads revolutionised transport, making it quicker and more efficient. Additionally, the industrial revolution sparked the creation of public parks as a means to offer residents a brief respite from the industrial environment. This era has undeniably shaped the face of modern cities, laying the groundwork for the urban centres we recognise today.
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Printed "effect", the speaker says "impact"

Explanation: Listen for "transformative impact of". You see "effect" in print. The first letters differ and both end the same two letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "heartbeat", the speaker says "heart"

Explanation: You will hear "became the heart of". The printed text shows "heartbeat". The printed form is much longer, so listen for the shorter word you hear.

Printed "quest", the speaker says "search"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the search for employment". The transcript shows "quest". They start with different letters and their meanings are close, so trust your ears.

Printed "faster", the speaker says "quicker"

Explanation: Listen again to "making it quicker". You see "faster" in the text. They start with different letters but end the same two letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "reliable", the speaker says "efficient"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "quicker and more efficient". Printed shows "reliable". The first letters differ, so listen to the whole word to pick the right one.

Printed "escape", the speaker says "respite"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "offer residents a brief respite". On the page it reads "escape". The first letters are different and the meanings are similar, so follow the sound you hear.

"industrial" matches the audio

Explanation: "the industrial revolution sparked the" has a common word that looks long. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"urban" matches the audio

Explanation: "contemporary urban landscapes" has a short familiar word next to harder words. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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