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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43615 Short NASA discoveries
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You will hear a recording of a science educator explaining the significance of the Mars rover missions. 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:

The Mars rover missions represent a significant step in our quest to understand the universe. These robotic explorers, dispatched by NASA, traverse the Martian surface, collecting data that could unlock the planet’s secrets. One of the most exciting discoveries is evidence of water, indicating Mars could have harboured life in the past. Additionally, the rovers are investigating the planet's climate and geology, providing insights into its suitability for life. The technology aboard these rovers, including sophisticated cameras and scientific instruments, allows us to view Mars in unparalleled detail. Each mission builds on the achievements of its predecessors, gradually revealing a more complete picture of the Red Planet's environment and its potential for future human habitation.
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Printed "motive", the speaker says "missions"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "The Mars rover missions". Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "query", the speaker says "quest"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "our quest to understand". Both words start with q, so wait for the whole word before you click.

Printed "enhancers", the speaker says "explorers"

Explanation: The speaker says "robotic explorers dispatched", not "enhancers". The endings are the same, so focus on the middle part of the word.

Printed "disclose", the speaker says "unlock"

Explanation: Listen for "could unlock the planet's". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the first sound.

Printed "surveying", the speaker says "investigating"

Explanation: You will hear "rovers are investigating the planet's". The spoken word is much longer than the printed one, and the first letters differ.

Printed "gadgets", the speaker says "instruments"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "scientific instruments, allows us". The first letters differ, but both words end with the same last two letters.

Printed "image", the speaker says "picture"

Explanation: Listen again to "a more complete picture of". The spoken word starts with a different letter and is longer than the printed word.

"Martian" matches the audio

Explanation: "the Martian surface, collecting data" may look like a rare word, so you might doubt it. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"NASA" matches the audio

Explanation: "dispatched by NASA, traverse the" has an acronym that can seem tricky. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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