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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42268 Short A common mistake
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You will hear a recording of a professional photographer discussing the secrets to capture the perfect wildlife photograph. 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:

When attempting to capture the essence of wildlife in a photograph, patience is your greatest ally. Spending hours, sometimes even days, in the habitat of your subject is essential. A common mistake is to disturb the natural behaviour of animals with loud sounds or sudden movements. Utilising natural light can dramatically improve the quality of your shots, especially during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset. Moreover, understanding the behaviour of the animals you're photographing is crucial; it can mean the difference between a good photograph and a great one.
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Printed "biggest", the speaker says "greatest"

Explanation: You will hear "patience is your greatest ally". The printed word "biggest" starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "disrupt", the speaker says "disturb"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "mistake is to disturb". Both words start with the same letter, so listen for the word ending.

Printed "noises", the speaker says "sounds"

Explanation: Listen again to "loud sounds or sudden movements". Both words end differently, so wait for the last part of the word.

Printed "enhance", the speaker says "improve"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "can dramatically improve the quality". The two words start with different letters, so focus on the first sound and the meaning.

Printed "photo", the speaker says "photograph"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a good photograph and a great". The printed word is much shorter, so listen for a longer word instead of the short printed form.

"wildlife" matches the audio

Explanation: "capture the essence of wildlife in a" has a common word. It may look tricky, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"sunset" matches the audio

Explanation: "golden hours of sunrise and sunset" shows a simple word. It might catch your eye, but it matches the audio, so do not click it.

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