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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43595 Short Efforts
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You will hear a recording of a marine biologist discussing the impact of climate change on coral reefs. 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:

Greetings, ocean enthusiasts! Our focus today is on the distressing impact of climate change on coral reefs, often described as the rainforests of the sea. These diverse ecosystems are facing unparalleled threats due to the warming temperatures of ocean waters. The phenomenon known as coral bleaching, where corals lose their vibrant colours, has become increasingly common and intense. This not only affects the biodiversity of the oceans but also the communities that depend on reefs for protection and resources. Efforts to mitigate climate change and preserve these crucial habitats are more urgent now than ever.
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Printed "magnificent", the speaker says "vibrant"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "lose their vibrant colours". You see "magnificent" on the page, not in the audio. They begin with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "frequent", the speaker says "common"

Explanation: The speaker says "become increasingly common and". You see "frequent" printed, but you hear "common". The words start with different letters and end differently, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "severe", the speaker says "intense"

Explanation: Listen for "common and intense." It shows "severe" on the page, not in the recording. The first letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "Actions", the speaker says "Efforts"

Explanation: You will hear "Efforts to mitigate climate". On the page it shows "Actions," which is not in the audio. The first letters are different, so hear the first sound before you click.

Printed "protect", the speaker says "preserve"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "preserve these crucial". You see "protect" on the page, not in the audio. Both start with p, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: Listen again to "crucial habitats are". You see "vital" printed, but the audio says "crucial." Both end with the same two letters.

"ocean" matches the audio

Explanation: "Greetings, ocean enthusiasts!" has a common word that may distract you. The audio matches the page, so do not click it.

"reefs" matches the audio

Explanation: "depend on reefs for protection" sits near changed words and may look odd. The audio matches the page, so do not click it.

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