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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42096 Short Artifacts
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the restoration of historical monuments. 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 afternoon, history enthusiasts! Our discussion today focuses on the meticulous process of restoring historical monuments, an endeavour that breathes new life into our past. Restoration experts use a variety of techniques to ensure that every detail is preserved, from cleaning ancient stonework to replacing worn-out wood features. A fascinating aspect of this work is the use of laser scanning to create accurate replicas of artifacts that are too delicate to survive. This approach not only protects the original integrity but also allows the public to experience history in unparalleled ways.
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Printed "utilise", the speaker says "use"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "experts use a variety". The first letter is the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "wooden", the speaker says "wood"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "replacing worn-out wood features". Both words start with the same letter, but the printed word is longer and ends differently.

Printed "precise", the speaker says "accurate"

Explanation: The speaker says "create accurate replicas of", not "precise". The words start with different letters and the meanings are close, so trust your ears.

Printed "fragile", the speaker says "delicate"

Explanation: Listen for "too delicate to survive". The two words start with different letters, so hear the first sound carefully.

Printed "unprecedented", the speaker says "unparalleled"

Explanation: You will hear "experience history in unparalleled ways". Both words start with the same letter and end the same, so listen to the whole word.

"restoring" matches the audio

Explanation: "restoring historical monuments" may look changed because it is long. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"artifacts" matches the audio

Explanation: "replicas of artifacts that" has a less common word. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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