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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42271 Short Celsius
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You will hear a recording of a local meteorologist explaining the forecast for the upcoming week. 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! This week's weather looks to be a mixed bag, with sunny periods interrupted by occasional showers. Starting on Monday, expect clear skies with temperatures peaking at 20 degrees Celsius. However, by Wednesday, we predict a change, as clouds accumulate and bring with them the likelihood of rain. Thursday should see the rain easing off, leading to cooler, more pleasant conditions. Remember, even though the sun may be shining, it's wise to carry an umbrella just in case the weather decides to surprise us!
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Printed "spells", the speaker says "periods"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "sunny periods interrupted by". You see "spells" in the text. Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "anticipate", the speaker says "predict"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "we predict a change". You see "anticipate" written there. The first letters differ, so trust your ear for the whole word.

Printed "gather", the speaker says "accumulate"

Explanation: The speaker says "clouds accumulate and bring", not "gather". On the page it shows "gather". The spoken word is much longer than "gather", so listen to length.

Printed "chance", the speaker says "likelihood"

Explanation: Listen for "them the likelihood of". On paper it says "chance". The words start with different letters, so wait for the full word you hear.

Printed "comfortable", the speaker says "pleasant"

Explanation: You will hear "more pleasant conditions". The page reads "comfortable". The printed word is longer than the spoken word, so follow the sound.

"Monday" matches the audio

Explanation: "Starting on Monday, expect clear" may look like a trick because weekdays stand out. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"umbrella" matches the audio

Explanation: "carry an umbrella just in" sits next to the change and can seem odd. This common word is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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