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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42922 Short Sound W
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You will hear a recording of a podcast host discussing the resurgence of vinyl records. 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:

Welcome back to our weekly podcast, Sound Waves. Today, we're diving into a fascinating trend – the resurgence of vinyl records. In an age where digital streaming services dominate the music industry, it’s interesting to see vinyl records making such a strong return. Many believe this resurgence is due to the warmer, more authentic sound quality that vinyl provides compared to digital formats. Collectors and music enthusiasts are seeking out both vintage pressings and new releases on vinyl, indicating a growing appetite for tangible music formats. Additionally, the act of collecting vinyl records offers a more personal connection to the music, something that's often missing in the digital age. So, whether you're a long-time collector or a newcomer to the vinyl scene, it’s clear that vinyl records hold a special place in the hearts of many.
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Printed "monthly", the speaker says "weekly"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "weekly podcast, Sound Waves". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "era", the speaker says "age"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "an age where digital". The printed word begins with a different letter and ends differently, so follow the audio.

Printed "think", the speaker says "believe"

Explanation: The speaker says "Many believe this resurgence", not "think". The meanings are close, so trust your ears, not the page.

Printed "gives", the speaker says "provides"

Explanation: Listen for "vinyl provides compared to". The printed word starts with another letter, so wait for the full word.

Printed "gala", the speaker says "music"

Explanation: You will hear "tangible music formats". The printed word "gala" makes no sense before "formats", so hear the correct word.

Printed "grab", the speaker says "hold"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "records hold a special". The printed word starts with a different letter and ends differently, so follow the audio.

"Sound" matches the audio

Explanation: "Welcome back to our weekly podcast, Sound Waves." It may seem tricky. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"vinyl" matches the audio

Explanation: "the resurgence of vinyl records" looks familiar and may tempt you to click it. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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