The Industrial Revolution

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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42273 Short The Industrial Revolution

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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the significance of the Industrial Revolution. 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:

The Industrial Revolution marks a pivotal moment in human history, fundamentally changing our approach to manufacturing and society. Originating in the late 18th century, this era witnessed the shift from hand production methods to machines, spurring significant economic growth. It introduced the widespread use of steam power, the development of machine tools, and the establishment of factory systems. However, it also led to substantial social changes, with a rise in urbanisation as people moved to cities seeking work. This period laid the foundation for the modern industrial economy and the technological advances we see today.

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Printed "unprecedented", the speaker says "significant"

Explanation: The speaker says "spurring significant economic growth", not "unprecedented". The words start with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "significant", the speaker says "substantial"

Explanation: Listen for "led to substantial social changes". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "surge", the speaker says "rise"

Explanation: You will hear "a rise in urbanisation". The words begin with different letters, so trust the start of the word.

Printed "flocked", the speaker says "moved"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "people moved to cities". Both words end the same, so listen to the start.

Printed "groundwork", the speaker says "foundation"

Explanation: Listen again to "laid the foundation for". The words begin with different letters, so follow the audio word.

Printed "advancements", the speaker says "advances"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "technological advances we see". The first letter is the same, and the printed word is much longer.

"Industrial" matches the audio

Explanation: Notice the phrase "The Industrial Revolution marks". It looks important, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"steam" matches the audio

Explanation: See "the widespread use of steam power". It may seem odd, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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