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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42925 Short Vintage
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You will hear a recording of a vintage car collector discussing the restoration of a classic car. 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:

Hello, vintage car enthusiasts! Today, I'm here to talk about the intricate process of restoring a classic car, a 1965 Mustang to be exact. Restoration involves several detailed steps, beginning with the dismantling of the car's interior and exterior. Next, we tackle any rust issues on the chassis before applying a fresh coat of paint. One challenge we often face is sourcing original parts, which can be quite scarce. However, the satisfaction of bringing a historic car back to its former glory is immensely rewarding. This Mustang, once finished, will be a testament to the enduring appeal of vintage automobiles.
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Printed "vehicle", the speaker says "car"

Explanation: Listen for "vintage car enthusiasts". The printed word starts with a different letter and is much longer, so trust your ears.

Printed "tell", the speaker says "talk"

Explanation: You will hear "here to talk about". Both words start with the same first letter, so listen to the whole word to tell them apart.

Printed "consuming", the speaker says "restoring"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "process of restoring a". The printed word and the spoken word end the same way, but they start with different letters.

Printed "initial", the speaker says "former"

Explanation: Listen again to "back to its former glory". The printed word starts with a different letter, so listen to the full word for the right one.

Printed "appreciable", the speaker says "rewarding"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "is immensely rewarding". The printed and spoken words are different lengths and start with different letters, so follow the sound.

"chassis" matches the audio

Explanation: "rust issues on the chassis before" has a technical word that looks hard. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"scarce" matches the audio

Explanation: "which can be quite scarce. However" might look like a trick because it is short. The audio matches this word, so do not click it.

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