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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40667 Short Earth Sun
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You will hear a recording of a science teacher explaining the basics of the solar system to a class. 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:

Good morning, class! Today, we're going to explore the wonders of our solar system. At the centre of our solar system lies the Sun, a massive star that provides light and warmth to all the planets. Surrounding the Sun, we have eight planets, each with its own unique characteristics. For example, Earth is the only planet known to sustain life, thanks to its liquid water and suitable atmosphere. Moving outwards, we have Mars, known as the 'Red Planet' due to its dusty, red surface. One interesting fact is that Venus, not Mercury, is the hottest planet in our solar system, despite Mercury being closer to the Sun. This is due to Venus's thick atmosphere, which traps heat. Our journey through the solar system reveals the incredible diversity and complexity of the celestial bodies that orbit our star.
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Printed "enhance", the speaker says "explore"

Explanation: Listen again to "to explore the wonders". On the page you see "enhance". Both words start with the same first letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "support", the speaker says "sustain"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "known to sustain life". You see "support" written there. The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "good", the speaker says "suitable"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "suitable atmosphere". The printed word "good" is on the page. The two words start with different letters, so listen from the very first sound.

Printed "closest", the speaker says "closer"

Explanation: The speaker says "despite Mercury being closer to" not "closest". You will see "closest" in the text. Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "environment", the speaker says "atmosphere"

Explanation: Listen for "thick atmosphere, which traps". The word on the page is much longer, so watch length and meaning.

"Mars" matches the audio

Explanation: "Moving outwards, we have Mars," may look like a trick because the name is short. The speaker actually says it exactly, so do not click it.

"Sun" matches the audio

Explanation: "At the centre of our solar system lies the Sun," has a common word that looks changed. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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