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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43610 Short Notable manuscript
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the discovery of ancient manuscripts in the city library. 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 evening, everyone. In today's talk, I'm excited to share the recent discovery of ancient manuscripts found hidden within the depths of our city library. These documents, dating back to the medieval period, shed new light on the daily lives of people from that era. Among the finds was a particularly fascinating diary, belonging to a merchant, which detailed his journeys across the sea to trade spices. Another notable manuscript includes detailed illustrations of medical herbs that were commonly used for healing purposes. This discovery opens a window into our ancestors' lives, revealing their struggles, achievements, and the complexity of their social networks.
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Printed "discussion", the speaker says "talk"

Explanation: The speaker says "In today's talk", not "discussion". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound carefully.

Printed "thrilled", the speaker says "excited"

Explanation: Listen for "I'm excited to". Both words end the same, so listen to the whole word to hear the difference.

Printed "current", the speaker says "recent"

Explanation: You will hear "the recent discovery". The first letters differ, but the ends match, so follow the full word in the audio.

Printed "world", the speaker says "era"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "people from that era". The spoken word is much shorter than the printed word, so listen for a short word.

Printed "medicinal", the speaker says "medical"

Explanation: Listen again to "medical herbs that". Both words start with the same letter, and they end the same, so focus on the middle part.

"city" matches the audio

Explanation: "our city library" looks ordinary, but it may seem like a trick. The speaker does say it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"merchant" matches the audio

Explanation: "belonging to a merchant" may catch your eye, since it is right next to the changed word. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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