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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43567 Short Thompson
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You will hear a recording of a sports journalist discussing the results of an international marathon. 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 an unexpected turn of events, the London Marathon concluded with several surprising results. First and foremost, the favourite runner, Eliud Kipchoge, was outpaced in the final kilometres by a relatively unknown athlete, Mark Thompson, who won by a mere two seconds. This victory has shocked the long-distance running community, highlighting the unpredictable nature of competitive sports. Additionally, the women's race saw a record-setting performance by Sarah Jenkins, who beat the previous record by over a minute. The weather played a significant role in the day's results, with unusually high temperatures challenging the athletes' stamina and strategies.
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Printed "overtaken", the speaker says "outpaced"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "was outpaced in the". Both words start with "o", so listen to the whole word before you click.

Printed "miles", the speaker says "kilometres"

Explanation: The speaker says "final kilometres by a" not "miles". The words start with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "shaken", the speaker says "shocked"

Explanation: Listen for "has shocked the long-distance". Both words start with "s", so wait for the rest of the word.

Printed "time", the speaker says "record"

Explanation: You will hear "a record-setting performance by" not "time". The printed word does not fit there, so trust the audio.

Printed "events", the speaker says "results"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the day's results, with". The words end the same two letters, so listen to the start.

Printed "warm", the speaker says "high"

Explanation: Listen again to "unusually high temperatures challenging". The words start with different letters, so watch the first sound closely.

"London" matches the audio

Explanation: "the London Marathon concluded" has a place name that looks like a trick. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"Eliud" matches the audio

Explanation: "favourite runner, Eliud Kipchoge," has a rare name that may seem odd. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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