#RA-2002Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Smart Cooking

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

You don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen on weekends, say nutrition experts and home chefs who promote smart cooking habits. The trend, which has taken off on social media and in lifestyle magazines this year, encourages simple meal prep, batch cooking, and the use of time-saving appliances to reduce stress.

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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.