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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43023 Short My telescope
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You will hear a recording of an amateur astronomer discussing their observations of the night sky. 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:

Last night, as I gazed upon the stars, I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the universe. My telescope allowed me to observe the moons of Jupiter, a sight that never fails to leave me awe-stricken. Additionally, I spotted the Andromeda galaxy, looking as if it were a small, glowing cloud. Observing these celestial objects reminds me of the vastness of our universe and our small place within it. Moreover, the experience of watching a shooting star streak across the sky filled me with wonder. It's moments like these that deepen my passion for astronomy and my curiosity about what lies beyond our world.
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Printed "heaven", the speaker says "stars"

Explanation: Listen for "gazed upon the stars". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "nature", the speaker says "universe"

Explanation: You will hear "beauty of the universe". The two words start with different letters, and the spoken word is longer than the printed word.

Printed "recalls", the speaker says "reminds"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Observing these celestial objects reminds me". The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word to tell them apart.

Printed "tiny", the speaker says "small"

Explanation: Listen again to "our small place within it". The printed and spoken words begin with different letters, and the printed word is shorter.

Printed "takes", the speaker says "deepen"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "these that deepen my passion". The two words start differently, and the spoken word has more letters than the printed word.

"Jupiter" matches the audio

Explanation: "the moons of Jupiter, a sight". It looks like a tricky name, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"Andromeda" matches the audio

Explanation: "spotted the Andromeda galaxy, looking". The long name may seem wrong, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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