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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43602 Short Luminous scales
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You will hear a recording of a marine biologist discussing recent discoveries in deep-sea ecosystems. 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:

Good afternoon, everyone. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you some fascinating discoveries we've made in the depths of our oceans. Recently, our team embarked on a journey to explore uncharted regions of deep-sea ecosystems. One of the most astonishing finds was a new species of fish that thrives in complete darkness, relying on its luminous fins for communication. Additionally, we observed coral gardens at depths previously thought uninhabitable, showcasing the adaptability of marine life. These discoveries open up new avenues for research on biodiversity and the resilience of life in extreme conditions. It's a testament to the unexplored mysteries that our oceans hold, waiting to be discovered.
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Printed "excited", the speaker says "thrilled"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "I'm thrilled to share". The first letters differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "unknown", the speaker says "uncharted"

Explanation: The speaker says "explore uncharted regions", not "unknown". Both start with "u", so wait for the rest of the word.

Printed "scales", the speaker says "fins"

Explanation: Listen for "relying on its luminous fins". The words start with different letters and end differently, so follow the sound.

Printed "navigation", the speaker says "communication"

Explanation: You will hear "for communication". The words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "reefs", the speaker says "gardens"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "coral gardens at depths". The printed word and the spoken word start with different letters.

Printed "uncharted", the speaker says "unexplored"

Explanation: Listen again to "the unexplored mysteries". Both start with "un", so listen to the whole word to tell them apart.

Printed "uncovered", the speaker says "discovered"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "waiting to be discovered". The first letters differ, so trust your ears, not the page.

"oceans" matches the audio

Explanation: "in the depths of our oceans" may look rare, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click it.

"marine" matches the audio

Explanation: "adaptability of marine life" might seem tricky, yet the speaker says it as printed. Do not click it.

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