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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42924 Short Imaginations
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You will hear a recording of a local astronomer discussing the latest comet sighting. 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:

Good evening, astronomy enthusiasts! Tonight, I'm excited to share details about the latest comet sighting, a celestial event that captures our imaginations. This comet, visible in the northern hemisphere, is notable for its brightly coloured tail and swift movement across the sky. Observations suggest that it last passed by Earth nearly 76 years ago, making its appearance a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. For the best view, I recommend looking towards the western horizon just before dawn. The comet will be nearest to Earth this coming Friday, offering an unparalleled opportunity for stargazers.
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Printed "lovers", the speaker says "enthusiasts"

Explanation: The speaker says "Good evening, astronomy enthusiasts", not "lovers". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound of the word.

Printed "curious", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: Listen for "I'm excited to share". The two words begin with different letters, so wait and hear the whole word.

Printed "west", the speaker says "northern"

Explanation: You will hear "visible in the northern hemisphere". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "presence", the speaker says "appearance"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "making its appearance a". Both words end with the same letters, so listen to the start to tell them apart.

Printed "through", the speaker says "towards"

Explanation: Listen again to "looking towards the western". Both words start with the same letter, so you must hear the whole word.

Printed "following", the speaker says "coming"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "this coming Friday". They end with the same letters, so follow the sound, not the printed meaning.

"coloured" matches the audio

Explanation: "brightly coloured tail" looks unusual and may catch your eye. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"Earth" matches the audio

Explanation: "passed by Earth nearly 76 years" has a common name that might seem odd. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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