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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42097 Short Film buffs
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You will hear a recording of a film critic discussing the impact of soundtracks on movie experiences. 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 evening, film buffs! Today, we're diving into how soundtracks enhance our movie-watching experience. It's fascinating how a simple score can amplify the drama or lighten the mood of scenes. Notably, classics like 'The Lion King' wouldn't have the same emotional impact without their iconic melodies. Music also aids in establishing a connection with the audience, making characters' joys and sorrows our own. Moreover, a well-crafted soundtrack can linger in our memories, elevating the cinematic experience long after the credits roll.
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Printed "journey", the speaker says "experience"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "enhance our movie-watching experience". The printed word "journey" starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "mere", the speaker says "simple"

Explanation: The speaker says "a simple score can" not "mere". The spoken word begins with a different letter and is two letters longer.

Printed "intensify", the speaker says "amplify"

Explanation: Listen for "can amplify the drama". The two words end with the same letters, so you must hear the start to tell them apart.

Printed "Emperor'", the speaker says "King'"

Explanation: You will hear "'The Lion King'". The printed word "Emperor'" begins with a different letter, so follow the audio, not the page.

Printed "weight", the speaker says "impact"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the same emotional impact". The printed word "weight" starts with a different letter, so listen for the full word.

Printed "assists", the speaker says "aids"

Explanation: Listen again to "Music also aids in". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word before you click.

Printed "building", the speaker says "establishing"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "aids in establishing a connection". The spoken word is much longer than the printed word "building", so listen for a longer word.

"soundtracks" matches the audio

Explanation: "how soundtracks enhance our" looks long and tricky, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"memories" matches the audio

Explanation: "linger in our memories" might look like a change, but the speaker says those exact words. Do not click it.

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