#RA-2936Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Positive Pressure

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

It is quite normal to feel under pressure, and pressure can sometimes be a positive force: it can make us feel energized and take action to get results. But if the pressure becomes too much and we tip over into the feeling of being stressed, then it can have a negative impact on us and our health. However, stress is a very subjective phenomenon and it lacks a precise medical definition.

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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.