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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43021 Short Bright tones
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You will hear a recording of an illustrator discussing their creative process for designing a children's book. 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 afternoon, everyone. I'm excited to dive into the specifics of my creative process for illustrating children's books. For me, the journey begins with understanding the story's atmosphere and characters. I sketch initial drafts in my notebook, letting my imagination run freely. Colour plays a crucial role in bringing the scenes to life, with bright tones often setting a magical mood. Each illustration is crafted to not only complement the narrative but also to ignite the young reader's imagination. Collaboration with the writer is essential to ensuring the visuals accurately reflect the story's essence. Ultimately, the aim is to create a book that's not only visually engaging but also a gateway to a world of fantasy for children.
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Printed "all", the speaker says "everyone"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Good afternoon, everyone". First letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "reality", the speaker says "specifics"

Explanation: The speaker says "dive into the specifics of". The printed word is shorter, the spoken word is longer.

Printed "draft", the speaker says "sketch"

Explanation: Listen for "I sketch initial drafts". The first letters are different, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "things", the speaker says "drafts"

Explanation: You will hear "initial drafts in my". The two words are the same length, so follow the sound.

Printed "alarming", the speaker says "bright"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "with bright tones often". The printed word is much longer than what you hear.

Printed "assuring", the speaker says "ensuring"

Explanation: Listen again to "essential to ensuring the". Both words end the same two letters, so listen from the start.

"Colour" matches the audio

Explanation: "Colour plays a crucial role". The speaker says that exact phrase, so do not click it.

"imagination" matches the audio

Explanation: "ignite the young reader's imagination". It looks long but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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