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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40658 Short Stamina and health
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You will hear a recording of a sports coach discussing the benefits of team sports. 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:
Good afternoon, everyone! Today, I'm here to talk about the incredible benefits of participating in team sports. Firstly, these activities significantly enhance our social skills, allowing us to better communicate and collaborate with others. They also teach us valuable lessons about discipline, hard work, and the importance of setting objectives. Moreover, team sports provide a fantastic opportunity for physical fitness, improving our health and endurance. Another benefit is the development of leadership skills, as players often take turns leading the team. Lastly, the sense of community and belonging that comes from being part of a team is unparalleled, making it an enriching experience for all involved.
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Printed "advantages", the speaker says "benefits"

Explanation: You will hear "incredible benefits of". Select the printed word "advantages" on the page.

Printed "greatly", the speaker says "significantly"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "these activities significantly enhance". Tap the printed word "greatly" shown in the text.

Printed "cooperate", the speaker says "collaborate"

Explanation: Listen again to "communicate and collaborate with". Choose the printed word "cooperate" because both start with the same letter.

Printed "goals", the speaker says "objectives"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "importance of setting objectives". Click the printed word "goals". The spoken word is much longer.

Printed "boosting", the speaker says "improving"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "physical fitness, improving our". Mark the printed word "boosting" since both end with the same two letters.

Printed "stamina", the speaker says "endurance"

Explanation: The speaker says "health and endurance", not "stamina". Click the printed word "stamina". The first letters differ.

Printed "qualities", the speaker says "skills"

Explanation: Listen for "development of leadership skills". Pick the printed word "qualities" only if you hear it, but trust the sound here.

"sports" matches the audio

Explanation: "participating in team sports" is near changed words. It looks normal and matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"team" matches the audio

Explanation: "leading the team" sits next to a changed word and may seem odd. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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