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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43611 Short Aesthetics
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You will hear a recording of a community leader discussing the renovation of the local park. 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:

Hello, community members! Today, I am delighted to announce the upcoming renovation of our beloved Maple Grove Park. Our plan is to transform it into a more welcoming and versatile space for everyone to enjoy. The new design includes the addition of a state-of-the-art playground, complete with slides and swings for the children. We're also introducing a beautiful flower garden that will not only enhance the park's aesthetics but also serve as a haven for local wildlife. Furthermore, the creation of a dog park will ensure that our furry friends have a space to play and socialise. This renovation represents a significant step towards making our community a better place for all.
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Printed "overjoyed", the speaker says "delighted"

Explanation: Listen for "I am delighted". Printed shows "overjoyed" instead. Their first letters differ, though both end the same two letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "recent", the speaker says "upcoming"

Explanation: You will hear "announce the upcoming". It shows "recent" in the text. The spoken word is longer and starts with a different letter, so trust the sound.

Printed "area", the speaker says "space"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "versatile space for". On the page you see "area". The first letters differ and the endings differ, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "launching", the speaker says "introducing"

Explanation: Listen again to "We're also introducing a". On the page it says "launching". The spoken word is longer and begins with a different letter, so hear the start.

Printed "park", the speaker says "garden"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "beautiful flower garden". Printed shows "park". The words begin with different letters and end differently, so focus on the full word you hear.

Printed "expansion", the speaker says "creation"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "the creation of". The transcript gives "expansion". Their first letters do not match, but both end the same two letters, so hear the start.

"playground" matches the audio

Explanation: "state-of-the-art playground" looks long and special. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"slides" matches the audio

Explanation: "complete with slides and swings" has two nearby activity words that can confuse you. The speaker says "slides" exactly, so do not click it.

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