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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40674 Short The foundation
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the architectural evolution of the city's oldest buildings. 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 afternoon, everyone. Today, we're going to delve into the fascinating journey of our city's oldest structures, which mirror the architectural evolution across centuries. The foundation of these edifices is deeply rooted in the medieval era, showcasing sturdy designs and intricate decorations. As we progressed into the Renaissance, a shift towards more ornate and detailed facades became apparent. Notably, the city cathedral, with its gothic elements, stands as a testament to this period's rich artistic heritage. Moving forward, the industrial revolution introduced the use of iron, significantly altering the skyline with taller and more innovative buildings. This evolution reflects not just the changes in architectural styles but also the technological advancements that made these marvels possible.
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Printed "genius", the speaker says "evolution"

Explanation: Listen again to "architectural evolution across". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "robust", the speaker says "sturdy"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "showcasing sturdy designs and". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "carvings", the speaker says "decorations"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "and intricate decorations". The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so listen for the extra letters.

Printed "evident", the speaker says "apparent"

Explanation: The speaker says "facades became apparent", not "evident". Both words end the same, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "hall", the speaker says "cathedral"

Explanation: Listen for "the city cathedral, with". The printed word is short and the heard word is much longer, so follow the sound.

Printed "legacy", the speaker says "heritage"

Explanation: You will hear "this period's rich artistic heritage". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "steel", the speaker says "iron"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "use of iron, significantly". The printed and spoken words begin with different letters, so do not trust the page.

"Renaissance" matches the audio

Explanation: "As we progressed into the Renaissance, a shift". This historic name looks unusual, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"buildings" matches the audio

Explanation: "taller and more innovative buildings". It sits next to a changed word. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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