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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42164 Short Renovation
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the renovation of the city's ancient library. 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:

This afternoon, we're delving into the recent renovation of our city's ancient library, a treasure trove of history and literature. The library, first founded in the late 18th century, underwent significant restoration to preserve its classical architecture and modernise its facilities for future generations. Notably, the reading areas have been expanded, offering a more inviting environment for literature enthusiasts. The renovation also introduced state-of-the-art technology, including digital archives and automated book retrieval systems, ensuring that our heritage remains accessible to everyone. This project has revitalised the library, transforming it into a hub of learning and community interaction.
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Printed "oldest", the speaker says "ancient"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "our city's ancient library". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "culture", the speaker says "literature"

Explanation: Listen again to "a treasure trove of literature". They end the same but start with different letters, so follow the audio.

Printed "established", the speaker says "founded"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "first founded in the late". The words do not start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word before you click.

Printed "repairs", the speaker says "restoration"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "underwent significant restoration to preserve". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "rooms", the speaker says "areas"

Explanation: The speaker says "the reading areas have been", not "rooms". The two words start with different letters and end differently, so hear the full word.

Printed "immersive", the speaker says "inviting"

Explanation: Listen for "offering a more inviting environment". Both words start with the same letter, so you must listen to the whole word to decide.

Printed "catalogues", the speaker says "archives"

Explanation: You will hear "including digital archives and automated". The endings match, but the first letters differ, so follow the audio, not the printed text.

"library" matches the audio

Explanation: "our city's oldest library, a treasure trove" looks similar to the audio phrase. It may trick you, but the speaker says "library" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"learning" matches the audio

Explanation: "a hub of learning and community interaction" seems long and odd. It might look changed, but the speaker says "learning" exactly, so do not click it.

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