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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #50929 Short Alberta
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You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. 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:

Alberta is launching a huge geothermal energy project to tap into green power sources. The initiative aims to harness underground heat to supply electricity for thousands of homes across the province. New facilities will cut reliance on fossil fuels and create sustainable jobs. Local engineer Clara Wong says reliable clean energy is crucial for Alberta's future. The project includes drilling test wells and building infrastructure over the next three years. Construction is set to begin this autumn, with full operations expected by 2028. Environmental groups praise the move, noting it aligns with Canada's climate goals. The province hopes to lead in renewable energy innovation.
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Printed "harvest", the speaker says "harness"

Explanation: Listen again to "aims to harness underground". So "harvest" is on the page. Both words start with h, so listen to the whole word and its ending.

Printed "recycling", the speaker says "reliable"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "says reliable clean energy". On the page you see "recycling". Both words start with r, so wait for the whole word to decide.

Printed "support", the speaker says "praise"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Environmental groups praise the move". The printed word "support" is on the page. They begin with different letters, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "zoom", the speaker says "lead"

Explanation: The speaker says "hopes to lead in renewable", not "zoom". The printed word "zoom" is on the page. The words begin with different letters, so focus on the first part you hear.

"Wong" matches the audio

Explanation: "Local engineer Clara Wong says" has a name you may not know. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"autumn" matches the audio

Explanation: "Construction is set to begin this autumn" uses a season word that might seem odd. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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