#RA-2991Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Source of Funding

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

A study found that the research funded by the soft drinks industry have different results from research funded by other sources and went on to suggest that there may have been biased by the research itself. The whole point of the scientific methods is to ensure the research results are not influenced by the source of funding.

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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.