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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43015 Short Exhilaration
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You will hear a recording of a wildlife photographer discussing their experience photographing nocturnal animals in the forest. 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:

Capturing the elusive beauty of nocturnal animals in their natural environment is an adventure that fills me with exhilaration. Venturing into the forest at night, one needs to be extremely patient and silent to not scare the wildlife. My equipment includes a high-definition camera and a special lamp that doesn’t disturb the animals. One of the most unforgettable moments was photographing an owl as it hunted. Its sharp claws and intense gaze were mesmerising. This type of photography not only requires technical skill but also a profound respect for nature and the creatures that reside within.
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Printed "birds", the speaker says "animals"

Explanation: The speaker says "elusive beauty of nocturnal animals", not "birds". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound and the rest of the word.

Printed "atmosphere", the speaker says "environment"

Explanation: Listen for "in their natural environment". The printed word "atmosphere" is on the page, so click "atmosphere". The two words start with different letters, so listen from the start.

Printed "remarkably", the speaker says "extremely"

Explanation: You will hear "one needs to be extremely patient". The printed word ends the same way, but the first letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "unique", the speaker says "special"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a special lamp that doesn't". The printed word is "unique", and both start with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "memories", the speaker says "moments"

Explanation: Listen again to "One of the most unforgettable moments". Both words start with the same letter, so wait and hear the whole word before you decide.

Printed "edged", the speaker says "sharp"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "Its sharp claws and intense". The printed word "edged" is different, so listen for a different first letter and meaning.

"nocturnal" matches the audio

Explanation: "elusive beauty of nocturnal animals" may look rare or hard, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"photography" matches the audio

Explanation: "This type of photography not only" seems tempting to change. The speaker says it as printed, so do not click it.

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