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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43564 Short Creamy topping
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You will hear a recording of a culinary critic discussing the latest trend in fusion desserts. 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:

In the ever-evolving culinary scene, fusion desserts are becoming increasingly popular, blending flavours from different cultures into a single dish. For instance, one of the most exciting creations I've recently tasted is the chai latte cheesecake. It's a brilliant mixture of the traditional Indian spiced tea with the creamy texture of a classic cheesecake. These culinary experiments are not just about taste but also about bringing people together, sharing and appreciating diverse cultures through food. Another standout is the matcha tiramisu, combining the Japanese green tea powder with the Italian coffee-flavoured dessert. It's a tasteful collision of East meets West.
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Printed "more", the speaker says "increasingly"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "becoming increasingly popular". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "brought", the speaker says "tasted"

Explanation: Listen again to "I've recently tasted". The printed word "brought" is on the page. The words start with different letters, so follow your ears.

Printed "topping", the speaker says "texture"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "creamy texture of a". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "persons", the speaker says "people"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "bringing people together". The printed word "persons" is on the page, so listen for the ending.

Printed "traditions", the speaker says "cultures"

Explanation: The speaker says "appreciating diverse cultures through", not "traditions". The spoken word starts with a different letter, so trust the audio.

Printed "unique", the speaker says "tasteful"

Explanation: Listen for "a tasteful collision of". The spoken word is longer and starts with a different letter.

"fusion" matches the audio

Explanation: "fusion desserts are becoming" may look unusual, but the speaker says it exactly as printed. Do not click it.

"matcha" matches the audio

Explanation: "Another standout is the matcha tiramisu" has a less common word, so it can seem tricky. The audio matches the page, so do not click it.

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