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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42067 Short Peace negotiations
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You will hear a recording of a book club leader discussing their thoughts on a recent science fiction novel. 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:

In our latest book club meeting, we delved into a science fiction novel that truly stretched our imaginations. The story, set in a distant galaxy, explores the life of a young protagonist who discovers a hidden talent for communicating with alien species. This ability turns them into a crucial asset for the galaxy's peace negotiations. Throughout the book, the author beautifully blends scientific facts with creative storytelling, making us question the boundaries of human knowledge. The novel also touches on themes of isolation and the importance of empathy across cultures, which resonated deeply with our members. It was a unanimous decision to recommend this book for its insightful and engaging narrative.
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Printed "current", the speaker says "latest"

Explanation: Listen again to "In our latest book". They start with different letters, so listen for the first letter.

Printed "specific", the speaker says "hidden"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "discovers a hidden talent". The printed word begins with another letter, so focus on the start.

Printed "melds", the speaker says "blends"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "beautifully blends scientific". Both words end with 'ds', so listen to the whole word.

Printed "understanding", the speaker says "empathy"

Explanation: The speaker says "importance of empathy across", not "understanding". The words mean different things, so trust your ears.

Printed "that", the speaker says "this"

Explanation: Listen for "recommend this book". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

"protagonist" matches the audio

Explanation: "explores the life of a young protagonist". Protagonist is long and may catch your eye, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

"galaxy" matches the audio

Explanation: "set in a distant galaxy, explores". Galaxy appears twice and may look like a trick, but the speaker says it as printed. Do not click it.

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