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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43606 Short Characteristics
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the architectural evolution of the city's oldest skyscraper. 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:

In today's talk, we will delve into the fascinating evolution of the city's oldest skyscraper, the Empire Tower. Constructed in the early 20th century, it was a marvel of its time, showcasing the ambitions of urban growth and skyscraper architecture. Originally designed to be the world's tallest building, it held this title for a brief decade before being surpassed. The tower's design, with its distinctive art deco characteristics, has made it a symbol of the city's advancement. Over the years, it has undergone several renovations to upgrade its facilities while preserving its historical allure. Today, it stands not just as an office building but as a monument to architectural excellence and innovation.
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Printed "dive", the speaker says "delve"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "will delve into the". Click "dive" here. Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "rural", the speaker says "urban"

Explanation: Listen again to "showcasing the ambitions of urban growth". You should click "rural" because it is printed but not heard. The words start with different letters, so the first sound will not match.

Printed "design", the speaker says "architecture"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "skyscraper architecture". Mark "design" on the page. It does not match the audio. The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, so listen for the extra letters.

Printed "difficult", the speaker says "distinctive"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "with its distinctive art deco". Select "difficult" as the changed word on screen. Both words start with the same letter, but they end differently, so listen to the ending.

Printed "school", the speaker says "office"

Explanation: The speaker says "as an office building", not "school". Click the printed word "school" because it is different from the audio. The words start with different letters, so the first sound will help you.

Printed "awesome", the speaker says "excellence"

Explanation: Listen for "architectural excellence and innovation". Choose "awesome" on the page, it does not match the spoken word. The two words start with different letters and have different lengths, so trust your ears.

"Empire" matches the audio

Explanation: "the Empire Tower" appears in the line. The name looks special, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"skyscraper" matches the audio

Explanation: "the city's oldest skyscraper" appears near other changes. It may catch your eye, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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