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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43618 Short Digital access
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You will hear a recording of a wide range of digital resources. 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 afternoon, everyone. Today, we're exploring the fascinating evolution of public libraries in the digital age. Libraries are no longer merely quiet spaces filled with books; they have transformed into dynamic community centres offering a wide range of digital resources. Members can access e-books, online journals, and even participate in virtual learning courses. Moreover, libraries have become instrumental in bridging the digital divide, providing free Internet access and technology tools to those who might not otherwise afford them. This shift towards digitisation has not only expanded the resources available to the public but also revolutionised how we consume information.
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Printed "enhancing", the speaker says "exploring"

Explanation: Listen for "we're exploring the fascinating". So "enhancing" is on the page. Both words start with the same letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "local", the speaker says "public"

Explanation: You will hear "public libraries in". "local" appears on the page. They start with different letters, so listen to the first letter to tell them apart.

Printed "digital", the speaker says "Internet"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "free Internet access". You see "digital" printed instead. The words begin with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "reaching", the speaker says "available"

Explanation: Listen again to "resources available to". The printed word "reaching" is shown. The meanings are different, so follow your ears, not the printed meaning.

Printed "use", the speaker says "consume"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "we consume information". The page shows "use" instead. The spoken word is much longer, so listen for a longer word.

"books" matches the audio

Explanation: "filled with books. They have" may seem close to the change. It looks tricky, but the speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"virtual" matches the audio

Explanation: "participate in virtual learning courses" sits near the changed words. It may draw your eye, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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