#RA-2123Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Mice and Plants

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Japanese researchers at Nagoya University have uncovered new aspects of the interaction between mast seeding plants like bamboo and field mice. Their study reveals that mice behaviour, influenced by species, environment, and season, plays a crucial role in seed dispersal and forest ecosystem health, challenging existing theories about seed storage and consumption.

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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.