#RA-3032Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

BrainDamage

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Injury or disease that afflicts a relatively small number of brain cells causes a chain reaction that stops activity across a vast network of neural circuits, according to a new research. The study may help to explain why people can suffer from temporary but severe loss of cognitive function in case of traumatic brain injury or disease.

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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.