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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42092 Short Frequency
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You will hear a recording of a weather forecaster explaining the effects of climate change on weather patterns. 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:

Good evening, viewers. As we delve into the impacts of climate change, it's evident that our weather patterns are becoming more erratic and intense. We've seen a rise in the frequency of extreme events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves. These changes are not merely statistical anomalies; they signify a shift in our global climate system. For example, warmer oceans contribute to more intense storms, while shifting jet streams can result in prolonged periods of drought or excessive rainfall in different regions. Addressing climate change is crucial to mitigating these impacts and protecting our future.
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Printed "like", the speaker says "such"

Explanation: Listen for "such as hurricanes, droughts". On the page you see "like". They begin with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "represent", the speaker says "signify"

Explanation: You will hear "they signify a shift". The page shows "represent" instead. These two start with different letters, so trust the audio.

Printed "instance", the speaker says "example"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "For example, warmer oceans". The transcript reads "instance" there. The first letters differ, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "powerful", the speaker says "intense"

Explanation: Listen again to "more intense storms, while". The printed text says "powerful". The words begin with different letters, so follow the sound.

Printed "lead", the speaker says "result"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "can result in prolonged". The written word is "lead". The spoken word is longer, so listen for the extra sounds.

Printed "various", the speaker says "different"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "different regions. Addressing climate". The page shows "various". Both start with different letters, so listen to the whole word before you click.

Printed "critical", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: The speaker says "is crucial to mitigating" not "critical". The page reads "critical" there. Both words start with the same letter and end the same, so you must hear the whole word.

"hurricanes" matches the audio

Explanation: "such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves" contains a common weather word. It looks important, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"droughts" matches the audio

Explanation: "such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves" has a short climate word near the change. It might feel tricky, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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