#RA-3240Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

New York City

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

New York City is abbreviated NYC. It is nicknamed the "Big Apple" because of its size and the influence it has around the world. The Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, the Empire State Building, and Broadway are all located in the city.

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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.