Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Back to Questions
Prev Next
Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42158 Short Cartography
Instructions ›
You will hear a recording of an expert discussing the evolution of map making. 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:

The art of map making, or cartography, has developed significantly over the centuries. Early maps were often symbolic, representing lands and seas more as concepts than actual geographical features. As exploration increased, maps became more precise, including the addition of longitudes and latitudes to accurately represent distances. The introduction of the printing press was a pivotal moment, allowing maps to be mass-produced and distributed. Today, digital mapping technologies have transformed how we visualise and interact with spatial information, making it simpler than ever to navigate the globe.
AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.
Printed "knowledge", the speaker says "art"

Explanation: Listen again to "The art of map making". The printed word "knowledge" appears on the page, not in the audio.

Printed "grown", the speaker says "developed"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "has developed significantly". Both words begin with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "real", the speaker says "actual"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "than actual geographical features". The page shows "real" instead, and both words end with the same two letters.

Printed "crucial", the speaker says "pivotal"

Explanation: The speaker says "was a pivotal moment", not "crucial". The spoken and printed words begin with different letters and mean the same kind of thing.

Printed "ideas", the speaker says "information"

Explanation: Listen for "interact with spatial information". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the full word before choosing.

"cartography" matches the audio

Explanation: "map making, or cartography," looks long and rare. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"latitudes" matches the audio

Explanation: "addition of longitudes and latitudes to" looks technical and may trick you. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

The rest of this explanation is for members. Sign in free to read why the other options are wrong, key words and tips.

Sign in to read the full explanation

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Be the first! No community answers here yet. Submit yours and help others learn.
Saving...