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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40678 Short A Night
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You will hear a recording of an event planner discussing the organisation of a charity gala. 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. I'm excited to share with you the plans for our upcoming charity gala, aimed at raising funds for local schools. Our theme for the evening is 'A Night Under the Stars', where guests will be emlooked in a celestial atmosphere. The venue will be adorned with twinkling lights and stellar motifs, creating a truly magical ambiance. We have a line-up of live performances, including a famous band and an auction of exclusive items. Additionally, a gourmet dinner will be served, prepared by a renowned chef. Our goal is to not only collect donations but also to ensure a memorable night for all attendees.
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Printed "thrilled", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: Listen for "I'm excited to share". The first letters differ, so focus on the opening sound.

Printed "immersed", the speaker says "emlooked"

Explanation: You will hear "will be emlooked in". The initial letters do not match, so listen from the start.

Printed "decorated", the speaker says "adorned"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "will be adorned with". The spoken word is shorter than the printed one.

Printed "solar", the speaker says "stellar"

Explanation: Listen again to "stellar motifs creating". Both words start with s, so hear the whole word.

Printed "entertainment", the speaker says "performances"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "live performances including". The printed and spoken words end differently, so listen to the final part.

Printed "meal", the speaker says "dinner"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a gourmet dinner will". The words begin with different letters, and the spoken word has more letters.

Printed "gather", the speaker says "collect"

Explanation: The speaker says "only collect donations but", not "gather". The first letters differ, so listen carefully at the start.

"auction" matches the audio

Explanation: "an auction of exclusive items" may look formal on the page. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"renowned" matches the audio

Explanation: "prepared by a renowned chef" has a less common word. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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