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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40677 Short Mars 3
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the exploration of Mars. 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:

In recent years, the exploration of Mars has captivated the imagination of people worldwide. This red planet, often referred to as the Earth's cousin, has been the target for numerous space missions. Scientists are particularly interested in Mars because it holds the potential for past water presence, which could indicate life once existed there. The rovers sent to Mars have collected valuable data, revealing the planet's diverse geology and climate. For instance, evidence of dried riverbeds and mineral deposits suggests that water was once prevalent. The latest missions aim to uncover more about Mars's atmosphere and soil, hoping to find clues about possible life forms.
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Printed "captured", the speaker says "captivated"

Explanation: The speaker says "Mars has captivated the imagination", not "captured". Both words start with c, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "sister", the speaker says "cousin"

Explanation: Listen for "the Earth's cousin". The printed word "sister" is on the page, so listen from the first letter.

Printed "mean", the speaker says "indicate"

Explanation: You will hear "could indicate life once existed there". The spoken word is much longer than "mean", so listen for a longer word.

Printed "geography", the speaker says "geology"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the planet's diverse geology and climate". You see "geography" on the page, so wait for the rest of the word.

Printed "abundant", the speaker says "prevalent"

Explanation: Listen again to "water was once prevalent". The printed word "abundant" appears there, and they end with the same letters so listen to the start.

"rovers" matches the audio

Explanation: "The rovers sent to Mars" may look like a rare word. The speaker says 'rovers' exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"atmosphere" matches the audio

Explanation: "Mars's atmosphere and soil" has a long printed word next to the change. It may seem tricky, but the speaker says 'atmosphere' exactly, so do not click it.

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