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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42920 Short Financial situation
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You will hear a recording of a librarian discussing the role of public libraries in the digital age. 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:

In today's fast-paced world, public libraries remain more relevant than ever. Despite the rise of digital resources, libraries offer a unique blend of physical and digital materials, catering to all ages. They are centres of learning, providing free access to books, journals, and online databases. Beyond just borrowing materials, libraries act as community centres where people can attend workshops, participate in book clubs, and use study spaces. Importantly, they democratise access to information, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to learn and grow. In this digital era, libraries evolve into innovative and dynamic places that continue to inspire curiosity and support lifelong learning.
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Printed "this", the speaker says "today's"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "today's fast-paced world". "this" appears on the page. Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "local", the speaker says "public"

Explanation: Listen again to "public libraries remain more". On the page you see "local" instead. The two words start with different letters, so do not rely on the first sound.

Printed "novels", the speaker says "journals"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "free access to books, journals". The page shows "novels". They end with the same two letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "explore", the speaker says "evolve"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "libraries evolve into". The printed line has "explore". Both start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "owe", the speaker says "continue"

Explanation: The speaker says "continue to inspire curiosity", not "owe". "owe" is on the page. The words start with different letters and different lengths, so trust the audio.

"libraries" matches the audio

Explanation: "local libraries remain more relevant" has a common word next to the change. It may look like a trick, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"centres" matches the audio

Explanation: In the phrase "community centres where people can" the British spelling may seem odd. It looks like a mistake, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

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