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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #52236 Short Dreaming
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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:

Dreaming big is important because it allows us to envision a future that is better than our present circumstances. It gives us something to strive for and motivates us to work harder and smarter towards our goals. However, it's important to remember that dreaming big is not just about achieving success. It's also about taking risks and being open to failure. Failure is often seen as a negative outcome, but it's actually a valuable learning opportunity that can help us grow and improve. When we dream big, we challenge ourselves to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to problems. This mindset of possibility and potential can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in various fields. So, remember to "shoot for the moon" and not be afraid to dream big. By doing so, we can create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
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Printed "essential", the speaker says "important"

Explanation: You will hear "is important because". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "encourages", the speaker says "motivates"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "motivates us to". They start with different letters, and both end the same two letters, so focus on the start.

Printed "harmful", the speaker says "negative"

Explanation: Listen again to "a negative outcome". The first letters differ, so wait for the whole word before you click.

Printed "desire", the speaker says "dream"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "we dream big". The first letter is the same, so listen to the whole word and check its length.

Printed "issues", the speaker says "problems"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "innovative solutions to problems". The spoken word is much longer, so listen for extra letters.

Printed "scared", the speaker says "afraid"

Explanation: The speaker says "not be afraid to", not "scared". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

"future" matches the audio

Explanation: "envision a future that" has a common word 'future' that may stand out on the page. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"goals" matches the audio

Explanation: "towards our goals" sits close to a changed word and may catch your eye. The speaker says 'goals' exactly, so do not click it.

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