#RA-2310Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Our Ears

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Our ears are highly sensitive to loud noise. Even very short exposures to high level sounds that's anything above 132 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss for some people. That's true even if it's just a brief blast; a single gunshot or fireworks explosion can cause immediate damage to the ear.

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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud

Scored Enabling Skills

  • Reading (Content)
  • Speaking (Oral Fluency & Pronunciation)

Timing Standard

Response Window: 35-40 Seconds

💡 Examiner Strategy & Pro Tip:Keep a continuous rhythm. Never stop to correct mistakes or repeat words; pausing hurts fluency more than minor mispronunciations.