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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40653 Short Living
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You will hear a recording of a local resident discussing the recent changes in their small town. 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:

Living in a small town, you notice every change, and the past year has been full of transformations. The main street, once quiet, is now teeming with new shops and cafes. It's fascinating to see the variety of businesses opening, from bakeries to boutiques. The library has undergone a significant renovation, adding a new section for children's books. This growth has brought a new lease on life to our community, making it a more vibrant place to live. Additionally, the introduction of a weekly farmer's market has encouraged locals to support local farmers and artisans. It's heartwarming to witness our town's evolution into a thriving hub of activity.
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Printed "bustling", the speaker says "teeming"

Explanation: Listen again to "is now teeming with". They start with different letters, but both end the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "expansion", the speaker says "renovation"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "significant renovation, adding". The first letters differ and both end the same, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "wing", the speaker says "section"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a new section for". The page shows "wing". The printed word is short but the spoken word is longer, so listen for a longer word.

Printed "fresh", the speaker says "new lease on life"

Explanation: The speaker says "a new lease on life", not "fresh". The printed and spoken words start differently and end differently, so trust the audio.

Printed "breath", the speaker says "new lease on life"

Explanation: Listen for "a new lease on life". The page shows "breath" instead, but the spoken phrase begins and ends differently, so follow the sound.

Printed "regional", the speaker says "local"

Explanation: You will hear "support local farmers". The first letters differ, though both end the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "bustling", the speaker says "thriving"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "into a thriving hub of". They begin with different letters and both end the same, so hear the whole word.

"bakeries" matches the audio

Explanation: "from bakeries to boutiques" may look like a rare word. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"boutiques" matches the audio

Explanation: "from bakeries to boutiques" has a fancy shop name. It appears exactly in the audio, so do not click it.

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