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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42277 Short RSVPs
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You will hear a recording of an event planner discussing the organisation of a charity gala. 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:

Organising a successful charity gala involves several key steps. Firstly, setting a clear objective is essential; whether it’s raising money or awareness. Securing a location that aligns with your theme and capacity needs is next. Invitations must be dispatched well in advance, with a request for RSVPs. During the event, entertainment and catering should reflect the gala's elegance and aim. Finally, thanking guests and donors with a heartfelt thank you note is crucial, ensuring their ongoing support."
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Printed "funds", the speaker says "money"

Explanation: Listen again to "raising money or awareness". Funds starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word to hear which one is said.

Printed "sent", the speaker says "dispatched"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "must be dispatched well". Sent is much shorter than the audio word, so listen for a noticeably longer word.

Printed "sophistication", the speaker says "elegance"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "reflect the gala's elegance and". That long printed word is much longer than what you hear, so trust the shorter spoken word.

Printed "purpose", the speaker says "aim"

Explanation: The speaker says "elegance and aim", not "purpose". The meanings are close, so follow the sound, not the meaning.

Printed "appreciating", the speaker says "thanking"

Explanation: Listen for "thanking guests and donors". Both words end the same with "ng", so focus on the start to tell which one you hear.

"RSVPs" matches the audio

Explanation: "with a request for RSVPs" has a short abbreviation that looks odd on the page. It is exactly what the speaker says here, so do not click it.

"gala's" matches the audio

Explanation: "reflect the gala's sophistication and purpose" includes a small word that shows who owns something. It may catch your eye, but the speaker says "gala's" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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