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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #52243 Short Ocean plastic
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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:

Ocean plastic waste is a big problem for our oceans. Every year, millions of tons of plastic garbage end up in the sea, putting marine life and their homes in danger. This pollution causes harm as animals get trapped or eat the plastic, leading to injuries and even death. It messes up the food chain too, as harmful chemicals from plastic can build up and hurt creatures, affecting human health. To tackle this issue, we need worldwide teamwork, less single-use plastic, more recycling, and clean-up efforts to save our oceans and the planet. By working together and making responsible choices in our daily lives, we can make a positive impact on reducing ocean plastic waste and ensuring a healthier future for our oceans and all the life they support.
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Printed "issue", the speaker says "problem"

Explanation: You will hear "a big problem for". The printed word "issue" appears on the page, but you hear a different word. The two words start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "aquatic", the speaker says "marine"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "marine life and their". You see "aquatic" on the page, yet the audio has another word. Both words start with different letters, so wait for the first sound.

Printed "toxic", the speaker says "harmful"

Explanation: Listen again to "harmful chemicals from plastic". The page shows "toxic", not the spoken word. They begin with different letters, so listen for the whole word.

Printed "cooperation", the speaker says "teamwork"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "worldwide teamwork, less single-use". The page reads "cooperation", but the speaker says another word. The printed and spoken words start with different letters, so hear the full word.

Printed "reliable", the speaker says "responsible"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "responsible choices in our". Both words start with r and end with le, so listen for the whole word.

Printed "sustain", the speaker says "support"

Explanation: The speaker says "all the life they support", not "sustain". The page shows a different word, though both words start with the same letter. Wait for the whole word before you decide.

"plastic" matches the audio

Explanation: "plastic garbage end up in" looks repeated and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"recycling" matches the audio

Explanation: Note that "more recycling, and clean-up" may stand out and seem tricky. The speaker reads it as printed, so do not click it.

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