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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42939 Short Greeting
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You will hear a recording of a local artist discussing their latest mural in the city centre. 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:

Greetings, art lovers! Today, I'm excited to share the story behind my latest mural, located right in the heart of our bustling city. This piece, titled 'Urban Whispers,' aims to depict the essence of urban life through a collage of faces, landscapes, and abstract forms. I've used a variety of techniques to bring this vision to life, including spray painting and hand-drawing, which allowed me to layer textures and colours in a unique way. The mural serves as a mirror, reflecting the diverse stories and backgrounds of our community. It stands not only as an artwork but as a statement of unity and diversity. I hope it inspires viewers to pause and reflect on their own place within this ever-evolving urban tapestry.
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Printed "enthusiasts", the speaker says "lovers"

Explanation: Listen for "Greetings, art lovers". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "thrilled", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: You will hear "I'm excited to share". The first letters differ, but both end the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "nice", the speaker says "unique"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "in a unique way". The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so listen to the full word.

Printed "people", the speaker says "viewers"

Explanation: Listen again to "inspires viewers to pause". The words start with different letters, so focus on the first sound and the whole word.

Printed "rural", the speaker says "urban"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "ever-evolving urban tapestry". The printed word does not fit the sentence, so trust what you hear.

"urban" matches the audio

Explanation: "This piece, titled 'Urban Whispers,'". It may look like a trick, but the speaker says it as printed. Do not click it.

"colours" matches the audio

Explanation: "layer textures and colours in a nice way". It may seem wrong near the change, but the speaker says it as printed. Do not click it.

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