#RA-2181Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

Matthew Brady

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Matthew Brady was an American photographer who is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of photography in American history. He was born around 1822 - 1824 and passed away on January 15, Brady is best known for his iconic photographs depicting scenes from the American Civil War. He studied under Samuel Morse, the inventor of the daguerreotype technique in America.

Instant AI Speech & Writing Feedback

Practice This Question with Real-Time AI Scoring

Record your voice or submit your writing to get official Pearson-aligned scores (10-90) across Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Grammar, and Content in 1.2 seconds.

Launch AI Practice Now

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.