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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43592 Short Digital literate
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You will hear a recording of a librarian discussing the significance of digital literacy in today's society. 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:

Good afternoon, everyone. As we navigate through the digital age, the significance of digital literacy cannot be overstated. It's not just about learning how to use applications or surf the internet; it's about understanding the influence of digital technology on our daily lives. Digital literacy involves being able to locate, assess, and communicate information in various digital forms. It also includes being aware of the ethics and security risks associated with online activities. For instance, identifying misinformation and protecting private information are crucial skills. Libraries are at the forefront of promoting digital literacy, offering access to resources and training that empower individuals to be safe, responsible, and effective digital citizens.
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Printed "importance", the speaker says "significance"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "the significance of digital". Click "importance" on the page, it is not in the audio. They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "software", the speaker says "applications"

Explanation: Listen again to "how to use applications". The printed word "software" appears on the page, but you hear a different word. The spoken word is much longer than the printed one.

Printed "browse", the speaker says "surf"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "surf the internet". The page shows "browse" instead of the word you hear. The words start with different letters, and the spoken word is shorter.

Printed "impact", the speaker says "influence"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the influence of digital". The sentence shows "impact" on the page, not the audio. The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "formats", the speaker says "forms"

Explanation: The speaker says "various digital forms", not "formats". You see "formats" printed, but the audio uses a shorter word. Both words share the first letter, so listen to the end.

Printed "personal", the speaker says "private"

Explanation: Listen for "protecting private information". The printed text has "personal" instead of what you hear. They start with the same first letter, so follow the full word.

"misinformation" matches the audio

Explanation: "identifying misinformation and" may look odd because it is long and formal. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"Libraries" matches the audio

Explanation: "Libraries are at the" looks like a place where the sentence could change. This word is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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