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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42936 Short The manuscript
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the significance of an ancient manuscript recently discovered. 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:

In a significant discovery, archaeologists unearthed an ancient manuscript believed to be from the early Medieval period. This document provides unprecedented insight into the daily lives of people during that era, including their customs, beliefs, and social structures. Interestingly, it mentions the use of herbs in medicinal practices, which were thought to cure diseases and improve overall health. The manuscript is written in Old English, making it a crucial piece for linguists studying the evolution of the language. It has been preserved remarkably well, offering a clear window into the past that challenges our understanding of early medieval societies.
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Printed "introduction", the speaker says "discovery"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "a significant discovery". "introduction" is on the page, but the speaker says a different word. They start with different letters, so listen to the first sound to tell them apart.

Printed "old", the speaker says "ancient"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "an ancient manuscript". You see "old" in the text, yet the audio has another word. The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "age", the speaker says "era"

Explanation: The speaker says "during that era", not "age". The page shows "age", so pay attention to the first sound to decide which is said.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: Listen for "a crucial piece". The page reads "vital", but the speaker uses a different word. Both words end with the same letters, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "grabs", the speaker says "challenges"

Explanation: You will hear "that challenges our". On screen it shows "grabs", however the speaker says a much longer word. Hear the longer word to avoid clicking the printed one.

"medicinal" matches the audio

Explanation: "the use of herbs in medicinal practices" may look strange. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"manuscript" matches the audio

Explanation: "unearthed an old manuscript" is a common long word that can trick you. The audio matches it, so do not click it.

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