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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42081 Short Charity gala
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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:

Organising a charity gala is both an exhilarating and challenging task. The primary aim is to raise money while ensuring guests are entertained. Our venue was adorned with elegant lights, creating a welcoming atmosphere. We partnered with various sponsors, whose generosity made the event possible. The highlight was the silent auction, where exclusive items were bid on by the highest bidders. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly favourable, making all the hard work worth it.
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Printed "funds", the speaker says "money"

Explanation: Listen again to "raise money while". They start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "decorated", the speaker says "adorned"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "was adorned with". The first letters differ, so listen to the beginning of the word.

Printed "bright", the speaker says "elegant"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "with elegant lights". The words start with different letters, so check the first letter.

Printed "collaborated", the speaker says "partnered"

Explanation: The speaker says "We partnered with various", not "collaborated". They begin with different letters, so pay attention to the first part of the word.

Printed "live", the speaker says "silent"

Explanation: Listen for "was the silent auction". The words start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "positive", the speaker says "favourable"

Explanation: You will hear "was overwhelmingly favourable". They start with different letters, so listen to the beginning of the word.

"charity" matches the audio

Explanation: "Organising a charity gala" may look odd or rare. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"exclusive" matches the audio

Explanation: "where exclusive items were bid" might seem like a tricky word. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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