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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42926 Short Luminara
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You will hear a recording of a local astronomer discussing recent observations of a comet. 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:

Good evening, stargazers! Tonight, we delve into the fascinating journey of Comet Luminara, which recently made a close approach to Earth. This celestial event provided an exceptional opportunity for observations that revealed the comet's vibrant tail and its composition. Notably, Comet Luminara's nucleus, composed of ice and dust, reflected sunlight, creating a spectacular view in the night sky. Additionally, its tail, which stretches for millions of miles, offered clues about the solar wind's effect on such cosmic bodies. Amateur astronomers and professionals alike were captivated by the sight, using telescopes to capture its brilliance. This event not only enriched our understanding of comets but also highlighted the wonders of our universe.
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Printed "enthusiasts", the speaker says "stargazers"

Explanation: You will hear "Good evening, stargazers". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "dive", the speaker says "delve"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Tonight, we delve into". The first letter is the same and they end the same two letters, so listen to the middle.

Printed "gala", the speaker says "event"

Explanation: Listen again to "this celestial event provided". They start with different letters, so listen for the first part of the word.

Printed "making", the speaker says "creating"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "reflected sunlight, creating a". The words end the same way, so pay attention to the start.

Printed "tons", the speaker says "miles"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "stretches for millions of miles". The printed word 'tons' does not make sense here, so follow your ears.

"Luminara's" matches the audio

Explanation: The phrase "Comet Luminara's nucleus" appears in the text and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"nucleus" matches the audio

Explanation: The phrase "Comet Luminara's nucleus, composed" has a longer scientific word that looks odd. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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