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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43588 Short Galileo
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the significance of the Renaissance period. 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:

The Renaissance, spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, was a period of immense cultural and intellectual rebirth in Europe. It marked a transition from the Middle Ages, emphasising the revival of classical philosophy, literature, and art. One of the era's highlights was the development of painting techniques, such as the use of perspective, which allowed artists to create more lifelike images. Additionally, the printing press's invention dramatically facilitated the spread of knowledge, making books more accessible to a wider audience. This period also saw significant advancements in science, with figures like Galileo challenging long-held beliefs about the cosmos.
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Printed "era", the speaker says "period"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a period of immense". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "born", the speaker says "rebirth"

Explanation: The speaker says "intellectual rebirth in Europe", not "born". The spoken word is much longer than the printed word.

Printed "enhancing", the speaker says "emphasising"

Explanation: Listen for "emphasising the revival". Both words start with the same first letter and end the same, so hear the whole word.

Printed "introduction", the speaker says "development"

Explanation: You will hear "the development of". The spoken word is slightly shorter, so listen for the shorter word.

Printed "people", the speaker says "artists"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "allowed artists to create". The spoken word has more letters, so expect a longer word.

Printed "age", the speaker says "period"

Explanation: Listen again to "This period also saw". The two words begin with different letters, and the spoken word is longer.

"Renaissance" matches the audio

Explanation: "The Renaissance, spanning from" can look unusual to you. It is said exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"Galileo" matches the audio

Explanation: "figures like Galileo challenging" has a familiar name that may seem tricky. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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