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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43020 Short Grandwick
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the recent restoration of a historic mansion. 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:

This evening, we delve into the fascinating story of the restoration of the Grandwick Mansion, a jewel in our city's historic landscape. Over the past year, specialists have worked meticulously to restore the mansion to its former splendour, focusing on its unique architectural features and the preservation of its original paintings. The mansion, built in the late 1800s, stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance of the era, showcasing an exquisite fusion of styles. The restoration efforts have also revealed previously concealed murals, adding to the mansion's mystique. With its doors now open to the public, the Grandwick Mansion invites visitors to step back in time and experience the opulence of a bygone era.
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Printed "dive", the speaker says "delve"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "we delve into the". Both words start with the same first letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "alarming", the speaker says "fascinating"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the fascinating story of". The words start with different letters, so pay attention from the first sound.

Printed "ancient", the speaker says "past"

Explanation: The speaker says "Over the past year", not "ancient". The printed word makes no sense in this sentence, so click it.

Printed "turned", the speaker says "worked"

Explanation: Listen for "specialists have worked meticulously". The first letters are different, so do not rely on the page.

Printed "roles", the speaker says "features"

Explanation: You will hear "its unique architectural features and". The words begin with different letters, so hear the start to be sure.

Printed "trend", the speaker says "styles"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "fusion of styles". The printed and spoken words end differently, so listen for the ending.

"Grandwick" matches the audio

Explanation: "the Grandwick Mansion" has a rare name that might look odd on the page. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"splendour" matches the audio

Explanation: "to its former splendour, focusing" uses a less common spelling that may catch your eye. The narrator says the same word, so do not click it.

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