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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43617 Short Enormity
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You will hear a recording of an amateur astronomer discussing their observations of the night sky in different seasons. 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:

Good evening, fellow stargazers. Tonight, I want to share my observations of the night sky and how it significantly changes with the seasons. In the summer, the Milky Way is especially visible, offering a stunning view of its starry bands. By contrast, winter nights are dominated by prominent constellations like Orion, which becomes a standout feature. One thing that's fascinated me is the visibility of planets; Mars, for example, appears more vivid in the autumn sky. Spring brings its own wonders, with galaxies such as Andromeda being more visible due to clearer skies. These cyclical changes remind us of the enormity of our universe and our place within it.
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Printed "enthusiasts", the speaker says "stargazers"

Explanation: The speaker says "Good evening, fellow stargazers", not "enthusiasts". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "experiences", the speaker says "observations"

Explanation: Listen for "share my observations of". The first letters do not match, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "specifically", the speaker says "especially"

Explanation: You will hear "is especially visible". They start with different letters, but both end with the same two letters, so listen carefully.

Printed "outstanding", the speaker says "standout"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "becomes a standout feature". The spoken word is shorter, so listen for the shorter form.

"Milky" matches the audio

Explanation: "the Milky Way is specifically visible" may catch your eye because it sits near the changed word. Milky is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"Orion" matches the audio

Explanation: "prominent constellations like Orion, which becomes a outstanding feature" has a name that looks tricky. The speaker says Orion exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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