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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42927 Short Buffs
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the renovation of a medieval castle. 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, history buffs! Today's topic is the recent renovation of the iconic Greenfield Castle, a gem in medieval architecture. The restoration efforts focused on preserving the castle's authentic character while introducing modern amenities for visitors. The project included the reinforcement of the ancient walls, ensuring their stability for years to come. Furthermore, the castle's dungeons, once a site of historical intrigue, have been transformed into exhibition spaces, showcasing artefacts from the medieval period. These updates have made Greenfield Castle more accessible to the public, allowing a deeper appreciation of its historical and cultural significance.
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Printed "current", the speaker says "recent"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "recent renovation of the". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "modern", the speaker says "medieval"

Explanation: Listen again to "a gem in medieval architecture". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "converted", the speaker says "transformed"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "have been transformed into". They start with different letters, though both end the same way.

Printed "interesting", the speaker says "accessible"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "more accessible to the public". The words mean different things, so follow the sound, not the meaning.

"Greenfield" matches the audio

Explanation: "the iconic Greenfield Castle" has a name you may not know. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"ancient" matches the audio

Explanation: "reinforcement of the ancient walls" sits near a changed word and looks tricky. The speaker says this word exactly, so do not click it.

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