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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42076 Short Local gardener
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You will hear a recording of a local gardener discussing the introduction of exotic plants into community gardens. 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 morning, gardening enthusiasts! Today, we're going to talk about the exciting introduction of exotic plants into our community gardens. Introducing species like the vibrant Bird of Paradise or the lush Elephant's Ear has transformed our spaces into tropical paradises. These plants not only add a splash of colour but also attract a variety of pollinators, enhancing our garden's biodiversity. However, it's important to research their care requirements, as some may be more demanding in terms of sunlight and moisture. Encouraging the growth of such unique flora promotes a sense of wonder and discovery among community members, making our gardens a place of both beauty and education.
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Printed "addition", the speaker says "introduction"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the exciting introduction of". On the page you see "addition". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "in", the speaker says "into"

Explanation: The speaker says "exotic plants into our community", not "in". The printed word is "in". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "havens", the speaker says "paradises"

Explanation: Listen for "our spaces into tropical paradises". You see "havens" written there. The two words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "water", the speaker says "moisture"

Explanation: You will hear "in terms of sunlight and moisture". The printed word is "water". These two words begin with different letters, so listen from the start.

Printed "learning", the speaker says "education"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "both beauty and education". Printed shows "learning", but the audio uses another word. The meanings are close, so trust your ears, not the page.

"Elephant's" matches the audio

Explanation: "the lush Elephant's Ear" looks special and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"colour" matches the audio

Explanation: "add a splash of colour" uses British spelling and might seem odd. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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