#RA-3437Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

Samuel Shian

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Study author Samuel Shian, a materials scientist, says this smart glass is cheaper than others and uses minimal power much less, for example, something like a curling iron. And since it's flexible and foldable, he says it could even be used for things like camouflage uniforms, to switch, for example, from green and brown to white and grey. "This would be very useful when the background landscape suddenly changes, such as during early snowfall.'

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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.