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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43578 Short Modernisation
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the transformation of traditional markets into modern shopping hubs. 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:

Welcome, history and culture enthusiasts! In today's talk, we'll delve into the fascinating transformation of our traditional markets into contemporary shopping malls. These markets, once the core of the community where locals exchanged goods and stories, have evolved remarkably. Modernisation has brought about changes not just in architecture but also in the assortment of products offered. For instance, where once only local produce and handcrafted items were sold, now you can find global brands and tech gadgets. This shift reflects not only economic development but also a change in consumer behaviour and preferences. However, it's crucial to preserve the historical ambiance and cultural significance of these spaces as they adapt to the modern era.
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Printed "economic", the speaker says "culture"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "history and culture enthusiasts". Click the printed word "economic" on the page, it is not what you hear.

Printed "emerged", the speaker says "evolved"

Explanation: Listen again to "have evolved remarkably". Please click the printed word "emerged". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "distinction", the speaker says "changes"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "brought about changes not just". The printed word "distinction" does not fit here, so click it.

Printed "things", the speaker says "products"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "assortment of products offered". You should click the printed word "things". The words begin with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "tells", the speaker says "reflects"

Explanation: The speaker says "This shift reflects not only". Click the printed word "tells", the spoken word is much longer than the printed one.

Printed "introduction", the speaker says "development"

Explanation: Listen for "economic development but also". Please click the printed word "introduction", the first letters differ so follow the full word in the audio.

Printed "importance", the speaker says "significance"

Explanation: You will hear "cultural significance of these spaces". Click the printed word "importance", both end the same so listen from the start to tell them apart.

"handcrafted" matches the audio

Explanation: "local produce and handcrafted" may look unusual. The speaker says "handcrafted" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"ambiance" matches the audio

Explanation: "preserve the historical ambiance" looks like a tricky phrase. The speaker says "ambiance" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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