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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42075 Short Landscape G
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the renovation of the city's oldest theatre. 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:

Today, we delve into the fascinating history of our city's oldest theatre, recently restored to its former splendour. This theatre, first opened in the late 18th century, has been a cornerstone in our cultural landscape, hosting countless performances from plays to operas. Its architecture, with distinct baroque influences, has enchanted audiences for generations. The recent restorations have carefully preserved the theatre's historical integrity while incorporating modern safety standards. It now features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, ensuring that the performances are not only secure but also visually and acoustically impeccable. This project symbolises our commitment to celebrating our heritage while embracing the future.
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Printed "rejuvenated", the speaker says "restored"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "recently restored to its". Both words start with the same first letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "glory", the speaker says "splendour"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "to its former splendour". They start with different letters, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "central", the speaker says "cornerstone"

Explanation: The speaker says "has been a cornerstone in", not "central". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "musicals", the speaker says "operas"

Explanation: Listen for "from plays to operas". They begin with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "captivated", the speaker says "enchanted"

Explanation: You will hear "has enchanted audiences for". The words begin differently, so focus on the first part.

Printed "renovations", the speaker says "restorations"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "The recent restorations have carefully". Both words start and end the same letters, so listen to the middle.

Printed "essence", the speaker says "integrity"

Explanation: Listen again to "preserved the theatre's historical integrity". The words start with different letters, so focus on the start of the word.

"baroque" matches the audio

Explanation: "Its architecture, with distinct baroque influences," may look unusual to you. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"acoustically" matches the audio

Explanation: "visually and acoustically impeccable." might seem tricky because it is long. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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