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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42929 Short Andromeda
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You will hear a recording of an amateur astronomer discussing their observations of the night sky. 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:

Last night, as I gazed up at the vast cosmos, I was struck by the beauty and complexity of our universe. The stars seemed to shimmer in a rhythm, each one telling its own ancient story. Among the celestial bodies, the planet Mars was particularly vivid, glowing a fierce shade of red against the dark canvas. My telescope also allowed me to catch a glimpse of the Andromeda galaxy, appearing as a smudge of light millions of light years away. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love astronomy; it connects us to the infinite mysteries of space, offering a glimpse into the past and possibilities of the future. To anyone curious about the cosmos, I recommend starting with a simple pair of binoculars to observe the moon’s surface; it’s a view that never fails to inspire.
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Printed "huge", the speaker says "vast"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "gazed up at the vast cosmos". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "globe", the speaker says "universe"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the beauty and complexity of our universe". The two words start with different letters, so follow the sound not the page.

Printed "interpreting", the speaker says "telling"

Explanation: The speaker says "each one telling its own", not "interpreting". They start with different letters, but both end the same two letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "memories", the speaker says "moments"

Explanation: Listen for "It's moments like these". The printed and spoken words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

"Andromeda" matches the audio

Explanation: "the Andromeda galaxy" is a name you might not know. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"binoculars" matches the audio

Explanation: "a simple pair of binoculars to observe" looks like extra detail and may confuse you. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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