#RA-3278Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium
Older People
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Many people believe that employers discriminate against older people because youth has more energy and creativity. This is not true. The main reason for hiring younger workers is payroll in most countries, your salary is dependent on how many years of work experience you have. It is far more cost efficient to hire post graduates, fresh out of university, than senior staff with over twenty years of industry knowledge.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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