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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43581 Short Cosmos
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You will hear a recording of an astronomer discussing the significance of recent discoveries in space exploration. 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 evening, astronomy enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share with you some groundbreaking discoveries in the field of space exploration. First and foremost, the detection of water on the Moon has opened new avenues for future lunar bases. Moreover, the discovery of Earth-like planets in distant solar systems presents potential sites for human expansion. Another exciting development is the sighting of interstellar objects passing through our solar system, hinting at the vastness of our universe. These findings not only broaden our knowledge but also ignite our curiosity about the cosmos.
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Printed "afternoon", the speaker says "evening"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Good evening, astronomy enthusiasts". The first letters are different, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "thrilled", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: The speaker says "I'm excited to share", not "thrilled". They start with different letters, but both end the same, so listen to the start.

Printed "stories", the speaker says "discoveries"

Explanation: Listen for "some groundbreaking discoveries in". The spoken word is much longer than "stories", so expect a longer word there.

Printed "significant", the speaker says "exciting"

Explanation: You will hear "Another exciting development". Listen at the beginning, because the first letter is different.

Printed "widen", the speaker says "broaden"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "These findings not only broaden our". Both words end the same, so listen from the start to hear the difference.

Printed "enthusiasm", the speaker says "curiosity"

Explanation: Listen again to "ignite our curiosity about the". The first letter is different, so focus on the start of the word.

"Moon" matches the audio

Explanation: "detection of water on the Moon has" may catch your eye because it is short. The recording says it exactly, so do not click it.

"exploration" matches the audio

Explanation: "field of space exploration" looks like a change but fits the topic. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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