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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #52242 Short Mako sharks
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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:

Mako sharks are formitable predators with a bite force of approximately 3,000 pounds per square inch, ranking them as the second-most powerful biters among sharks. Their impressive jaw strength enables them to efficiently capture and consume a variety of prey in the ocean. These sharks are known for their speed and agility, which, combined with their formidable bite, makes them highly efficient hunters in their marine ecosystems. Mako sharks, recognized for their sleek design and incredible swimming abilities, rely on their powerful bite force not only for hunting but also for self-defense, making them a remarkable species in the world of marine predators.
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Printed "challenging", the speaker says "formitable"

Explanation: Listen for "are formitable predators". It is on the page but you hear a different word, so trust the audio. The first letters are different, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "categorising", the speaker says "ranking"

Explanation: You will hear "ranking them as the". This printed word looks different from what you hear, so do not follow the page. They end with the same two letters, so listen to the word start.

Printed "catch", the speaker says "capture"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "to efficiently capture and". The page shows a shorter word while the speaker uses a longer one. The first letter is the same, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "identified", the speaker says "recognized"

Explanation: Listen again to "Mako sharks, recognized for". You see a different word in the text, but the speaker says another. Both words end the same way, so focus on the beginning.

Printed "superior", the speaker says "remarkable"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "a remarkable species in". The word on the page does not match the spoken word, so follow your ears. The words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

"pounds" matches the audio

Explanation: "3,000 pounds per square inch" uses a number phrase that may distract you. It matches the audio exactly, so do not click it.

"bite" matches the audio

Explanation: "formidable bite, makes them" is close to other changed words and may look odd. The speaker says "bite" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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