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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42157 Short Alexandria
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the significance of ancient libraries. 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:

Ancient libraries were not merely storage spaces for books; they were the centres of intellectual life across the world. The Library of Alexandria, for instance, was not only renowned for its extensive collections but also for attracting scholars who were eager to discuss and exchange knowledge. These institutions were crucial in preserving texts from diverse cultures, ensuring that the wisdom of ancient civilisations could be passed down. Interestingly, many of these libraries were also engaged in the process of copying books by hand, which was a meticulous and laborious task.
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Printed "just", the speaker says "merely"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "were not merely storage spaces". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "hearts", the speaker says "centres"

Explanation: Listen again to "the centres of intellectual life". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so hear the whole word.

Printed "famous", the speaker says "renowned"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "was not only renowned for". The words begin with different letters and end differently, so trust your ears.

Printed "debate", the speaker says "discuss"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "eager to discuss and exchange". Both words start with the letter d, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: The speaker says "were crucial in preserving texts", not "vital". They share the same ending, so listen to the start.

Printed "involved", the speaker says "engaged"

Explanation: Listen for "were also engaged in the process". They end the same, so focus on the first letter and the word length.

"books" matches the audio

Explanation: "storage spaces for books." looks like a simple word, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"hand" matches the audio

Explanation: "copying books by hand, which" may seem odd, yet the speaker uses the same word on the audio. Do not click it.

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