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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #52240 Short Square watermelons
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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
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Correct Transcript:

Square watermelons are a unique Japanese invention that are grown inside square boxes. The boxes restrict the watermelons' growth, causing them to take on a square shape. This makes them more convenient for stacking, shipping, and refrigerator storage. Square watermelons were first developed in Japan in the 1970s by a graphic designer named Tomoyuki Ono. Ono was looking for a way to make watermelons easier to transport and store, and he came up with the idea of growing them in square boxes. Ono's idea was a success, and square watermelons quickly became popular in Japan. They are now sold in specialty stores and supermarkets all over the country. Square watermelons are also exported to other countries, such as the United States and Europe. Square watermelons are not only convenient, but they are also visually appealing. Their square shape makes them a unique and eye-catching addition to any fruit bowl or table setting.
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Printed "creation", the speaker says "invention"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "a unique Japanese invention". They start with different letters, but both end the same.

Printed "suitable", the speaker says "convenient"

Explanation: The speaker says "more convenient for stacking". They begin with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "distribute", the speaker says "transport"

Explanation: Listen for "easier to transport and". The two words end differently, so check the ending you hear.

Printed "fashionable", the speaker says "popular"

Explanation: You will hear "quickly became popular in". The words begin with different letters, so follow the audio, not the page.

Printed "nations", the speaker says "countries"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "other countries, such as". They do not share the first letter, so listen from the start.

Printed "advantageous", the speaker says "convenient"

Explanation: Listen again to "not only convenient, but". The printed word is much longer, so hear if the audio uses a shorter word.

"Tomoyuki" matches the audio

Explanation: "named Tomoyuki Ono" may look like a tricky name. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"watermelons'" matches the audio

Explanation: "The boxes restrict the watermelons' growth" may distract you because of the punctuation. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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