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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43603 Short Tailbright
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You will hear a recording of an astronomer discussing the significance of recent comet observations. 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, space enthusiasts! In the past few months, we've been fortunate to witness the passage of Comet Tailbright, an event that occurs once in a generation. This comet has provided unparalleled insights into the early solar system's conditions. Its brilliant tail, visible from Earth with basic equipment, is composed of ice and dust, shedding light on the building blocks of planets. Moreover, the comet's path offers clues about the gravitational forces of our solar system. Such observations challenge our understanding of cometary paths and pave the way for future explorations of celestial bodies. The beauty and mystery of Comet Tailbright remind us of the vastness and wonder of our universe.
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Printed "privileged", the speaker says "fortunate"

Explanation: The speaker says "we've been fortunate to witness", not "privileged". They start with different letters, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "lifetime", the speaker says "generation"

Explanation: Listen for "once in a generation", not "lifetime". The two words begin with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "unprecedented", the speaker says "unparalleled"

Explanation: You will hear "provided unparalleled insights", not "unprecedented". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "bright", the speaker says "brilliant"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Its brilliant tail", not "bright". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end.

Printed "minimal", the speaker says "basic"

Explanation: Listen again to "visible from Earth with basic equipment", not "minimal". They start with different letters, so listen from the start.

Printed "trajectory", the speaker says "path"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "the comet's path offers clues", not "trajectory". The words start with different letters, so trust the sound from the start.

Printed "influences", the speaker says "forces"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "gravitational forces of our solar", not "influences". They begin with different letters, and both end with the same letters, so listen to the whole word.

"Tailbright" matches the audio

Explanation: "Comet Tailbright" may look like a strange name on the page. It is said exactly that way in the audio, so do not click it.

"cometary" matches the audio

Explanation: "cometary paths" looks technical and may seem wrong. The speaker uses that exact word, so do not click it.

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