#RA-2505Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
NASA Astronaut
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
The requirements to be a NASA astronaut have changed over the years to better align with the agency's mission and values. A potential candidate must be a US citizen. They also have to have a master's degree from an accredited institution acceptable degrees include engineering, biological science, or mathematics.
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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.