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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42263 Short Bleaching
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You will hear a recording of a marine biologist discussing the impact of climate change on coral reefs. 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:

Hello, everyone. Today, we delve into the serious effects of climate change on our planet's coral reefs. These colourful ecosystems are experiencing bleaching at an alarming rate, which compromises their health and the diverse marine life that relies on them. The rise in sea temperatures and pollution are the primary culprits behind this phenomenon. It's crucial for us to tackle these issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the survival of these essential marine habitats.
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Printed "severe", the speaker says "serious"

Explanation: Listen again to "we delve into the serious effects". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word and note the different ending.

Printed "vibrant", the speaker says "colourful"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "These colourful ecosystems are". The printed word starts with a different letter, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "depends", the speaker says "relies"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the diverse marine life that relies". The two words begin with different letters, so focus on the first sound to spot the change.

Printed "increase", the speaker says "rise"

Explanation: The speaker says "The rise in sea temperatures", not "increase". The words end the same two letters, but the start is different, so listen at the beginning.

Printed "address", the speaker says "tackle"

Explanation: Listen for "It's crucial for us to tackle these". The printed word and the spoken word start with different letters, so watch the word start.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "essential"

Explanation: You will hear "ensure the survival of these essential marine". Both words share the same last two letters, so listen from the start.

"bleaching" matches the audio

Explanation: "are experiencing bleaching at an alarming" may look unusual, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"pollution" matches the audio

Explanation: "sea temperatures and pollution" may look odd, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

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