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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42938 Short Hobbyist
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You will hear a recording of a hobbyist gardener talking about their experience growing an exotic plant. 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:

This year, I decided to challenge myself by growing an exotic plant known as the 'Blue Mystique' orchid. Its vivid blue petals are unlike anything I've seen in my garden before. The process began in the spring when I planted it in a pot with special soil designed to mimic its natural tropical environment. To my surprise, the orchid required more sunlight than I expected, so I placed it on the windowsill where it received ample light. I watered it sparingly, following the advice that too much moisture could harm its roots. Over the months, I watched in amazement as it flourished, eventually blooming into a breathtaking spectacle. This experience has deepened my passion for gardening, teaching me patience and the importance of understanding a plant's unique requirements.
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Printed "tell", the speaker says "challenge"

Explanation: The speaker says "decided to challenge myself", not "tell". The two words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer than the printed one.

Printed "flower", the speaker says "plant"

Explanation: Listen for "growing an exotic plant". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "rarely", the speaker says "vivid"

Explanation: You will hear "Its vivid blue petals". The printed word makes no sense here, and the speaker uses a different, clearer word.

Printed "ecological", the speaker says "natural"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "its natural tropical environment". They end with the same letters. The first letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "years", the speaker says "months"

Explanation: Listen again to "Over the months I watched". The two words begin with different letters and they mean different time lengths, so trust your ears.

Printed "embarked", the speaker says "flourished"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "it flourished, eventually blooming". They end the same. They begin differently, so listen for the whole word.

Printed "significance", the speaker says "importance"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the importance of understanding". The words end the same way, but they begin with different letters, so follow the sound.

"orchid" matches the audio

Explanation: "the 'Blue Mystique' orchid" looks like a special name and may trick you. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"windowsill" matches the audio

Explanation: "placed it on the windowsill where" is a long compound word that can seem odd. The speaker uses that exact word, so do not click it.

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