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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42940 Short Car Show
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You will hear a recording of a vintage car enthusiast talking about their experience at a classic car show. 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:

Good day to all vintage car enthusiasts out there! Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Annual Classic Car Show, and let me tell you, it was an experience to remember. The highlight for me was seeing a beautifully restored 1965 Mustang Convertible. Its gleaming red paint and polished chrome details were a sight for sore eyes. The owner shared some fascinating stories about the car's history and the meticulous restoration process. Besides the Mustang, there were plenty of other gems, from sleek Chevrolets to sturdy Fords, each with its own unique story. This event not only celebrated the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage cars but also brought together a community with a shared passion for automotive history.
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Printed "fans", the speaker says "enthusiasts"

Explanation: You will hear "vintage car enthusiasts out". Click "fans". They start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "recall", the speaker says "remember"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "experience to remember". Try clicking "recall" only if it does not match the audio. Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "sparking", the speaker says "gleaming"

Explanation: Listen again to "Its gleaming red paint". Choose "sparking" on the page. The words start with different letters, but they end with the same letters.

Printed "fresh", the speaker says "sore"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "sight for sore eyes". Click "fresh" on the screen. Both the first and last letters are different, so listen closely.

Printed "remarkable", the speaker says "unique"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "its own unique story". Mark "remarkable" if it does not match the speech. Their meanings are similar, so trust the sound, not the idea.

Printed "vehicles", the speaker says "cars"

Explanation: The speaker says "vintage cars but", not "vehicles". Click "vehicles" on the page. The two words start with different letters, and the spoken one is much shorter.

"Mustang" matches the audio

Explanation: "a beautifully restored 1965 Mustang Convertible" has a proper model name. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"Chevrolets" matches the audio

Explanation: "from sleek Chevrolets to sturdy Fords" contains a less common brand. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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