#RA-2473Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium

Heart Disease

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While often thought of as one illness, heart disease is an umbrella term that covers a range of heart conditions. These include diseases of the blood vessels, including coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease and so on.

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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.