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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43579 Short Skateboarding
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You will hear a recording of a professional skateboarder discussing the evolution of skateboarding culture. 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:

For decades, skateboarding has evolved from a fringe activity to a globally recognised sport and artistic expression. It all started as a hobby for surfers when the waves were calm, but today, it's a vibrant culture with its own icons, fashions, and even its own dialect. Competitions like the X Games have propelled the sport to new levels, offering skaters the stage to showcase their astounding talents. Moreover, skateboarding is set to make its appearance in the upcoming Summer Olympics, a testament to its growing endorsement and popularity. This progression speaks to the sport's versatility and the creativity of its participants, who are always pushing the limits of what's possible.
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Printed "Since", the speaker says "For"

Explanation: Listen again to "For decades skateboarding has". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "introduced", the speaker says "recognised"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "globally recognised sport and". Both words end with the same letters, so follow the whole word from the start.

Printed "initiated", the speaker says "started"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "It all started as a". The printed word is much longer, so hear a shorter spoken word.

Printed "people", the speaker says "skaters"

Explanation: The speaker says "offering skaters the stage", not "people". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen carefully.

Printed "next", the speaker says "upcoming"

Explanation: Listen for "in the upcoming Summer". The two words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

"fringe" matches the audio

Explanation: "from a fringe activity to" may look unusual to you. You hear "fringe" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"X" matches the audio

Explanation: "Competitions like the X Games" has a short game title that may seem odd. You hear "X" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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