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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43619 Short Gutenberg
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the significance of the Renaissance period. 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 Renaissance, spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, marks a period of profound cultural and intellectual revival in Europe. It signalled the transition from the Medieval era to the Modern age, characterised by a rediscovery of the classical philosophies, arts, and sciences. This era witnessed the emergence of remarkable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who contributed to the explosion of creativity in art and architecture. Additionally, the invention of the printing press by Gutenberg played a crucial role in spreading knowledge, making literature more accessible to a broader audience. The Renaissance laid the groundwork for the development of the modern world, influencing education, politics, and society at large.
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Printed "era", the speaker says "century"

Explanation: You will hear "the 17th century". It starts with a different letter, so listen from the first sound.

Printed "medicals", the speaker says "sciences"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "classical philosophies, arts, and sciences". That printed form starts with a different letter and ends differently, so follow the sound.

Printed "evolution", the speaker says "emergence"

Explanation: Listen again to "This era witnessed the emergence". Both words start with the same letter, so wait for the whole word to decide.

Printed "pivotal", the speaker says "crucial"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "played a crucial role". Listen to the start, because the two words share the same ending.

Printed "lay", the speaker says "laid"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "The Renaissance laid the". Notice the speaker adds one more letter, so the spoken word is longer.

Printed "advanced", the speaker says "modern"

Explanation: The speaker says "the modern world, influencing", not "advanced". It starts with a different letter and the meanings differ, so trust your ears.

"Gutenberg" matches the audio

Explanation: "invention of the printing press by Gutenberg" has a name you may not know. It is exactly as spoken, so do not click it.

"Leonardo" matches the audio

Explanation: "figures such as Leonardo da Vinci" looks like a tricky name, but the speaker says it exactly. Do not click this word.

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