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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42161 Short Ecosystems
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You will hear a recording of a local beekeeper discussing the importance of bees in the environment. 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, everyone. Today, I'm here to talk about why bees are crucial for our ecosystems. These little insects are not just producers of honey; they play a vital role in pollinating the blossoms of many plants, which are responsible for the food we consume. Without bees, our diet would not only be less varied but also significantly more costly. Additionally, bees contribute to a healthy environment by supporting the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants that provide habitat for wildlife. In fact, their work indirectly supports the production of a wide array of goods, from the cotton used in our clothes to the coffee we drink daily.
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Printed "flowers", the speaker says "blossoms"

Explanation: The speaker says "pollinating the blossoms of", not "flowers". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "diverse", the speaker says "varied"

Explanation: Listen for "less varied but also". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so trust your ears.

Printed "expensive", the speaker says "costly"

Explanation: You will hear "significantly more costly", not "expensive". The spoken word is much shorter than the printed word, so listen for a short word.

Printed "range", the speaker says "array"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a wide array of", not "range". Both words have about the same length, so follow the sound, not the meaning.

"honey" matches the audio

Explanation: "producers of honey." is right next to the changed phrase and may catch your eye. The speaker actually says this exact phrase, so do not click it.

"trees" matches the audio

Explanation: "growth of trees, flowers, and other plants" has a common word that looks like a trap. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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