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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42077 Short The batting
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You will hear a recording of a sports commentator discussing the highlights of a recent cricket match. 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:

Yesterday's cricket match was an absolute thriller, ending in a nail-biting finish. The batting team managed to score a century in the last 10 overs, making it a historic win. The bowler's pace was unmatched, delivering balls that were nearly impossible to hit. However, the highlight was the captain's tactic, which played a crucial role in their victory. Fans left the stadium filled with joy, celebrating the team's exceptional performance.
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Printed "commencing", the speaker says "ending"

Explanation: The speaker says "ending in a nail-biting finish", not "commencing". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word, though both end the same.

Printed "almost", the speaker says "nearly"

Explanation: Listen for "nearly impossible to hit". The meanings are close, so trust your ears, not the sense of the sentence.

Printed "strategy", the speaker says "tactic"

Explanation: You will hear "tactic, which played a". The printed word is longer, so listen for the shorter word you hear.

Printed "key", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "crucial role in their". The printed word is very short, but the speaker says a longer word, so listen carefully.

Printed "People", the speaker says "Fans"

Explanation: Listen again to "Fans left the stadium". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, and the printed word is longer.

"bowler's" matches the audio

Explanation: "The bowler's pace was unmatched" looks like a special term. It is exactly what the speaker says here, so do not click it.

"stadium" matches the audio

Explanation: "left the stadium filled with joy" may seem odd next to People or Fans. The speaker says "stadium" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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