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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43612 Short Vintage furniture
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You will hear a recording of an antique dealer discussing the intricacies of identifying authentic vintage furniture. 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:

Identifying genuine vintage furniture is an art that requires both knowledge and insight. The first step is to inspect the construction; true vintage pieces were often hand made, featuring irregular dovetail joints. Also, look for slight marks in the wood, which indicate that the furniture was made before the advent of modern manufacturing techniques. Another key factor is the patina; authentic pieces have a certain sheen that can’t be replicated by contemporary replicas. It's also useful to check for manufacturer’s stamps or signatures, although these can sometimes be forged. Remember, the history and the story behind a piece can add immeasurably to its value.
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Printed "examine", the speaker says "inspect"

Explanation: You will hear "inspect the construction". The printed word "examine" starts with a different letter, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "crafted", the speaker says "made"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "hand-made, featuring". The printed word "crafted" is much longer, so listen for a much shorter word.

Printed "uneven", the speaker says "irregular"

Explanation: Listen again to "irregular dovetail joints". It begins with a different letter, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "imperfections", the speaker says "marks"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "slight marks in". The printed word "imperfections" is much longer, so trust the shorter word you hear.

Printed "patina", the speaker says "sheen"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a certain sheen that". Both words start with different letters, so listen from the beginning.

Printed "marks", the speaker says "stamps"

Explanation: The speaker says "manufacturer's stamps or", not "marks". The two words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "faked", the speaker says "forged"

Explanation: Listen for "sometimes be forged". Both words end with the same letters, so wait for the whole word to tell them apart.

"genuine" matches the audio

Explanation: "Identifying genuine vintage furniture" may catch your eye as unusual. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"replicas" matches the audio

Explanation: "contemporary replicas" looks like a trick because replicas is a rare word. The speaker actually says it, so do not click it.

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