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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43591 Short White holes
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You will hear a recording of an astronomer discussing recent discoveries in the study of black holes. 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:

Greetings, space enthusiasts! In recent months, we've made significant discoveries in the study of black holes that have transformed our understanding of the universe. One of the most exciting findings is the detection of light bending around a black hole, confirming Einstein's theory of general relativity. Additionally, we've detected signals from what appears to be the collision of two supermassive black holes, a phenomenon that was hypothetical until now. These discoveries not only enhance our knowledge of black holes but also open new avenues for studying the formation of galaxies. Moreover, the improvements in telescope technology have played a pivotal role in these discoveries, allowing us to observe phenomena that were previously inaccessible.
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Printed "white", the speaker says "black"

Explanation: You will hear "two supermassive black holes". On the page it shows "white", so listen to the whole word.

Printed "process", the speaker says "phenomenon"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "a phenomenon that was". The page shows "process" and both start with the same letter.

Printed "stories", the speaker says "discoveries"

Explanation: Listen again to "These discoveries not only". Printed word "stories" is different, so focus on the start of the spoken word.

Printed "crucial", the speaker says "pivotal"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "played a pivotal role". It reads "crucial" in the text, so listen to the start of the spoken word.

Printed "analyse", the speaker says "observe"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "to observe phenomena". Printed word "analyse" begins with a different letter and ends differently.

Printed "reach", the speaker says "inaccessible"

Explanation: The speaker says "were previously inaccessible", not "reach". The printed word "reach" is much shorter than the spoken word.

"Einstein's" matches the audio

Explanation: "confirming Einstein's theory of general relativity" has a famous name. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"telescope" matches the audio

Explanation: "improvements in telescope technology" may look like a trick phrase. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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