#RA-3543Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy
Pluto
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Pluto lost its official status as a planet yesterday, when the International Astronomical Union downsized the solar system from 9 to 8 planets. Although there had been passionate debate at the IAU General Assembly Meeting in Prague about the definition of a planet and whether Pluto met the specifications the audience greeted the decision to exclude it with applause.
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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.