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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43604 Short Eldoria
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You will hear a recording of a book critic discussing a recent fantasy novel. 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, fellow book enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to delve into 'The Shadows of Eldoria', a novel that reimagines the fantasy genre. At its heart, the story revolves around a young mage, Elian, who embarks on a journey to uncover ancient magic that could save or destroy their world. The author masterfully crafts a tale of adventure, betrayal, and unlikely friendships. Elian's voyage through mystical lands introduces us to a cast of characters that are both intricate and enchanting. What sets this novel apart is its examination of themes such as the balance of power and the value of knowledge. 'The Shadows of Eldoria' is not just a book; it's an entrance into a vividly envisioned world that lingers long after the final page.
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Printed "dive", the speaker says "delve"

Explanation: Listen for "delve into 'The Shadows". You see "dive" on the page, but the audio has a different word that starts the same letter.

Printed "across", the speaker says "around"

Explanation: You will hear "revolves around a young". On the page it reads "across", yet the ending is different from what you hear.

Printed "sparks", the speaker says "embarks"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "who embarks on a". The page shows "sparks", so check the first part of the word to hear the real one.

Printed "enjoyment", the speaker says "adventure"

Explanation: Listen again to "a tale of adventure, betrayal". The printed form says "enjoyment", but the two meanings differ, so trust the sound you hear.

Printed "book", the speaker says "novel"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "sets this novel apart is". The page has "book" instead, and the words are close in meaning, so follow the sound.

Printed "vital", the speaker says "vividly"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "into a vividly envisioned world". The page shows "vital" instead, and the spoken word is longer, so listen for the extra sounds.

"fantasy" matches the audio

Explanation: "reimagines the fantasy genre" has a less common test word and may look odd. The speaker actually says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"Elian" matches the audio

Explanation: "a young mage, Elian, who" contains a name that can seem tricky. The speaker pronounces this name just as printed, so do not click it.

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