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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43598 Short Repositories
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You will hear a recording of a librarian discussing the evolution of public libraries in the digital age. 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. Today, we're exploring the evolution of public libraries as we move into the digital age. Libraries are no longer just repositories for books; they've transformed into community centres offering access to digital resources, like eBooks and online databases. This shift has broadened the appeal of libraries, making them more vital than ever. For instance, many libraries now provide digital lending services, allowing patrons to borrow digital content with a simple tap. Furthermore, the introduction of online learning programmes has turned libraries into hubs for lifelong education. In this way, libraries continue to play essential role in our communities, adapting to meet the evolving needs of their users.
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Printed "enhancing", the speaker says "exploring"

Explanation: You will hear "we're exploring the evolution". Both words start with the same first letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "digital", the speaker says "community"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "transformed into community centres". The two words begin with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "lend", the speaker says "borrow"

Explanation: Listen again to "allowing patrons to borrow digital". The printed word and the spoken word start with different letters and end differently, so follow the sound.

Printed "shifted", the speaker says "turned"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "has turned libraries into hubs". The printed word ends the same way, so pay attention to the start of the word.

Printed "crucial", the speaker says "essential"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "play essential role in". The two words start with different letters, so listen carefully to the whole word.

Printed "demands", the speaker says "needs"

Explanation: The speaker says "evolving needs of their users", not "demands". The printed word and the spoken word end the same way, so listen to the start.

"repositories" matches the audio

Explanation: "repositories for books" may look rare or long. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"eBooks" matches the audio

Explanation: "access to digital resources, like eBooks" has a mixed form that may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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