The woman behind the voice of Siri
Syllabus topic 30: The woman behind the voice of Siri
A short listening passage with three questions on details, meaning and the speaker's perspective. Original educational audio with synthesised voices.
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How does the website describe Bennett?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: The original American voice of Siri
The description specifically refers to the original American voice.
What will the project avoid?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: An invented interview with her
They will not invent an interview or imitate her voice.
Why explain the recording's format?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: So listeners understand what they are hearing
They want to distinguish their own presentation from an authentic interview.
How does the website describe Bennett?
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Correct answer: The original American voice of Siri
The description specifically refers to the original American voice.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: An invented interview with her
They will not invent an interview or imitate her voice.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: So listeners understand what they are hearing
They want to distinguish their own presentation from an authentic interview.
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