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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43582 Short Coastlines
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You will hear a recording of a marine biologist discussing the importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems. 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 morning, ocean enthusiasts! Coral reefs, often described as the rainforests of the sea, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. They offer a habitat for a significant proportion of all marine species and help in the protection of coastlines from erosion. Unfortunately, these vibrant ecosystems are facing threats from climate change, overfishing, and pollution, which can lead to their decline. Preserving coral reefs is not just about conserving biodiversity; it's also about sustaining the health of our oceans and the communities that rely on them. It's imperative that we take action to protect these underwater treasures.
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Printed "sea", the speaker says "ocean"

Explanation: The speaker says "Good morning, ocean enthusiasts", not "sea". They start with different first letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "rarely", the speaker says "often"

Explanation: Listen for "often described as the". They begin with different letters, so wait until you hear the full word.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: You will hear "play a crucial role". The first letters differ, but both end the same way, so listen carefully.

Printed "might", the speaker says "can"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "which can lead to". The spoken word is much shorter, listen for a short word.

Printed "consuming", the speaker says "conserving"

Explanation: Listen again to "conserving biodiversity. It's". Both words start with c and end the same, so hear the middle of the word.

Printed "depend", the speaker says "rely"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "communities that rely on". The spoken word is much shorter than the printed word, so trust the short sound.

"coastlines" matches the audio

Explanation: "protection of coastlines from erosion" has a clear phrase. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"pollution" matches the audio

Explanation: "overfishing, and pollution, which" sits next to other threats. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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