#RA-2270Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium

White Noise

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

We sometimes use the term 'white noise" as a catch all for ambient noises that drown out different sounds. But it turns out there's something special about this particular combination of frequencies that experts have even found that the soothing sound of white noise helps people stay asleep. Buckle up for a primer on different types of ambient noise and how they affect your daily life.

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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.