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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43607 Short Coral species
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You will hear a recording of a marine biologist discussing the preservation of coral reefs in changing ocean conditions. 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 morning, everyone. Today's discussion is focused on the urgent need for preserving our coral reefs, which are essential ecosystems within our oceans. These underwater formations are not only remarkable in their beauty but also play a pivotal role in marine biodiversity. Unfortunately, they're facing unparalleled threats from climate change, leading to phenomena like coral bleaching. Our research focuses on devising strategies to mitigate these impacts and ensure the reefs' longevity. Among our initiatives, we're investigating the cultivation of heat-tolerant coral species and the rehabilitation of damaged areas. Protecting these natural wonders requires international collaboration and persistent efforts.
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Printed "local", the speaker says "urgent"

Explanation: Listen again to "the urgent need for". They start with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "significant", the speaker says "remarkable"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "not only remarkable in". The words begin with different letters, so focus on the first part of the word.

Printed "analysing", the speaker says "devising"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Our research focuses on devising". The last two letters match, but the words start differently, so listen past the first sound.

Printed "effected", the speaker says "damaged"

Explanation: The speaker says "the rehabilitation of damaged areas", not "effected". The endings are the same, but the first letters differ, so attend to the start.

Printed "ancient", the speaker says "natural"

Explanation: Listen for "Protecting these natural wonders". The words do not start the same, so listen to the beginning of the word.

Printed "details", the speaker says "efforts"

Explanation: You will hear "persistent efforts". The printed word and the spoken word begin differently, so listen to the word from the start.

"coral" matches the audio

Explanation: "preserving our coral reefs" may look odd if you rush. The speaker says "coral" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"bleaching" matches the audio

Explanation: "phenomena like coral bleaching" has a rare word for some readers. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

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