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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42269 Short Philosophy
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the significance of ancient libraries. 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
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Correct Transcript:

Ancient libraries were not merely collections of texts; they were centres of learning and knowledge that symbolised the intellectual richness of a civilisation. The Library of Alexandria, for instance, was renowned for its extensive collection of manuscripts, attracting scholars from across the globe. These institutions were crucial in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, housing works on subjects ranging from science to philosophy. Moreover, they served as a meeting place for scholars to gather, share ideas, and contribute to the pool of ancient wisdom.
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Printed "wealth", the speaker says "richness"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the intellectual richness of". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "known", the speaker says "renowned"

Explanation: Listen again to "was renowned for its". The two words start with different letters, so hear the full word before you click.

Printed "vast", the speaker says "extensive"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "its extensive collection of". The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so listen for length.

Printed "works", the speaker says "manuscripts"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "collection of manuscripts, attracting". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so do not trust the page alone.

Printed "world", the speaker says "globe"

Explanation: The speaker says "across the globe". The two words begin with different letters, so wait until you hear the whole word.

Printed "instrumental", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: Listen for "These institutions were crucial". The words end the same way, but they start with different letters, so listen to the start.

Printed "texts", the speaker says "works"

Explanation: You will hear "housing works on subjects". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so follow the sound, not the page.

"libraries" matches the audio

Explanation: "Ancient libraries were not merely" may seem tricky because it is a long word. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"philosophy" matches the audio

Explanation: "from science to philosophy." looks like a rare word and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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