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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43586 Short The constellations
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You will hear a recording of a local astronomer discussing the significance of the night sky. 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, star gazers. Tonight, we delve into the significance of the night sky, not just as a scientific curiosity, but as a cultural and spiritual guide. The constellations tell stories, legends from ancient times that have been passed down through generations. Observing the stars, we're not only witnessing the past light years away but also connecting with the legacies of our ancestors. The night sky offers us a perspective on our place in the universe, reminding us of the expanse beyond our daily lives. It's essential, therefore, to protect dark skies from the encroachment of city lights, ensuring future generations can share in this universal heritage.
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Printed "remarkable", the speaker says "significance"

Explanation: Listen again to "we delve into the significance of". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "learning", the speaker says "curiosity"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "as a scientific curiosity, but". They start with different first letters, so trust your ear.

Printed "learn", the speaker says "tell"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "The constellations tell stories". They do not begin with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "all", the speaker says "ancient"

Explanation: The speaker says "legends from ancient times", not "all". Both words begin with the same letter a, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "ages", the speaker says "generations"

Explanation: Listen for "been passed down through generations". The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so it takes more time.

Printed "youngers", the speaker says "ancestors"

Explanation: You will hear "connecting with the legacies of our ancestors". They start with different letters and end the same, so focus on the start.

Printed "save", the speaker says "protect"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "it's essential, therefore, to protect dark skies". They start with different letters, so listen for the full word.

"gazers" matches the audio

Explanation: "Good evening, star gazers." The written word looks unusual, but the speaker says it as printed. Do not click it.

"stars" matches the audio

Explanation: "Observing the stars, we're not only witnessing the past light". This common word sits near changes and may confuse you, yet the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

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