#RA-2226Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

Grey Whale

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Eastern North Pacific grey whales are one of the few populations of large whales that have recovered to what may be similar numbers that existed prior to commercial whaling. As the population has approached levels close to what their Arctic feeding areas can support, they have likely become more sensitive to environmental conditions due to competition for limited resources.

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Scored Enabling Skills

  • Reading (Content)
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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.