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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42168 Short Global warm
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You will hear a recording of a climate scientist discussing the impact of global warming on ocean currents. 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:

Global warming significantly affects ocean currents, which play a critical role in regulating Earth's climate. As the planet warms, polar ice melts, leading to a freshwater influx into the oceans. This process can slow down or even halt major currents, like the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. Such changes have profound implications, potentially altering weather patterns worldwide. Additionally, the warming of ocean waters impacts marine ecosystems, threatening the diversity and abundance of marine life. It's vital to address these issues to prevent further damage to our climate and oceans.
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Printed "automatically", the speaker says "significantly"

Explanation: The speaker says "significantly affects ocean currents", not "automatically". The first letters differ, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "crucial", the speaker says "critical"

Explanation: Listen for "critical role in regulating". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "impacts", the speaker says "changes"

Explanation: You will hear "changes have profound implications". The words start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "EcoLife", the speaker says "ecosystems"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "ecosystems threatening the diversity". The first letter is the same, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "planet", the speaker says "climate"

Explanation: Listen again to "our climate and oceans". The words start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

"Meridional" matches the audio

Explanation: "Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation" has a less common word. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"Circulation" matches the audio

Explanation: "Meridional Overturning Circulation" ends the phrase and looks long. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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