#RA-2858Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Traffic Congestion
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
City planners predict that as more people move into urban areas, traffic jams will get worse. That's why sustainability experts propose a new way to analyze traffic congestion. Using more precise measures to describe the shape of cities and considering other socioeconomic factors, the model, which was applied to nearly 100 American cities, could lead to a better understanding of the link between congestion and land use.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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