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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40655 Short Evolution
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the evolution of the city's main square. 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
Result:

Correct Transcript:

Good afternoon, everyone. Today, I'm excited to take you through the fascinating evolution of our city's main square. Initially, it was just a vast field where locals would gather for markets and public discussions. Over the years, it transformed into a bustling hub of activity, hosting everything from political protests to cultural celebrations. The square's architecture has also seen significant changes, with the addition of monuments commemorating local heroes and a magnificent fountain that serves as the centrepiece. It's interesting to note how this area has become a symbol of unity and pride for our community, reflecting the diverse history and cultural richness of our city.
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Printed "thrilled", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "I'm excited to take". Both words end the same, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "announcements", the speaker says "discussions"

Explanation: The speaker says "for markets and public discussions", not "announcements". The first letters are different, and the printed word is longer than the spoken one.

Printed "rallies", the speaker says "protests"

Explanation: Listen for "political protests to". They begin with different letters, and the spoken word has more letters.

Printed "festivals", the speaker says "celebrations"

Explanation: You will hear "to cultural celebrations". The spoken word is much longer, so follow the whole word.

Printed "statues", the speaker says "monuments"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "addition of monuments commemorating". The spoken word is longer, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "beautiful", the speaker says "magnificent"

Explanation: Listen again to "a magnificent fountain". The spoken word is longer, so wait for the whole word before you click.

Printed "wealth", the speaker says "richness"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "cultural richness of". The words start with different letters, and the spoken word is longer.

"locals" matches the audio

Explanation: "where locals would gather" looks normal, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

"centrepiece" matches the audio

Explanation: "that serves as the centrepiece" looks like a trick, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

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