Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Back to Questions
Prev Next
Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43025 Short Featuring floats
Instructions ›
You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the evolution of the town’s annual festival. 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. Today, I have the privilege of sharing with you the fascinating evolution of our town’s annual festival, a tradition that dates back over a century. Initially, the festival was a simple gathering, celebrating the harvest with local produce and handmade goods. Over the years, it has transformed into a colourful event, attracting thousands from across the region. The highlight of the festival has always been the grand march, featuring floats designed by various community organisations. Additionally, the introduction of live music has added a contemporary flair, drawing in a younger audience. The festival not only boosts our local economy but also strengthens the ties within our community, making it a cherished staple of our cultural heritage.
AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.
Printed "opportunity", the speaker says "privilege"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "I have the privilege of". "opportunity" is on the page, so listen to the whole word because they start with different letters.

Printed "across", the speaker says "over"

Explanation: Listen again to "dates back over a century". The printed word says "across", but the spoken word is much shorter, so follow the sound.

Printed "huge", the speaker says "grand"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "the grand march, featuring floats". The text shows "huge", so check the first letter and listen to the whole word.

Printed "celebration", the speaker says "festival"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "The festival not only boosts". The text reads "celebration". They start with different letters, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "ancient", the speaker says "cultural"

Explanation: The speaker says "our cultural heritage", not "ancient". The word on the page is different, so listen to the whole word because the first letters differ.

"colourful" matches the audio

Explanation: "it has transformed into a colourful event" uses a long describing word that looks special. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"handmade" matches the audio

Explanation: "local produce and handmade goods" has a compound word that might seem odd. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

The rest of this explanation is for members. Sign in free to read why the other options are wrong, key words and tips.

Sign in to read the full explanation

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Be the first! No community answers here yet. Submit yours and help others learn.
Saving...