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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42262 Short Egypt
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You will hear a recording of an archaeologist discussing the significance of a recent discovery in Egypt. 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 morning, everyone. Today, I'm excited to share with you the details of our latest archaeological find in Egypt. We've unearthed a tomb believed to belong to a high priest from the New Kingdom era. Inside, we discovered numerous artifacts, including golden jewellery, ceramics, and ancient texts. What's particularly fascinating is the preservation of these items; they appear almost untouched by time. This finds sheds light on burial practices and the daily life of ancient Egyptians, offering invaluable insights into their civilisation.
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Printed "period", the speaker says "era"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "New Kingdom era". The first letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "gold", the speaker says "golden"

Explanation: Listen again to "including golden jewellery". Both start with g, so wait for the end of the word.

Printed "pottery", the speaker says "ceramics"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "ceramics, and ancient texts". They start with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "scrolls", the speaker says "texts"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "and ancient texts". The printed word is longer, so the shorter spoken word stands out.

Printed "discovery", the speaker says "finds"

Explanation: The speaker says "This finds sheds", not "discovery". They begin with different letters, so trust your ears.

Printed "world", the speaker says "civilisation"

Explanation: Listen for "insights into their civilisation". The spoken word is much longer, so listen to the full word.

"Egypt" matches the audio

Explanation: "find in Egypt" may look odd because the name is short. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"untouched" matches the audio

Explanation: "almost untouched by time" could seem like a trick because it is a long describing word. The speaker reads it exactly, so do not click it.

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