#RA-2536Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy

Astronaut Candidates

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

People who want to become astronauts must be in top physical condition. Each country's space program has health requirements for its space travellers. They usually assess a candidate's fitness to withstand some pretty tough conditions. For example, a good candidate must have the ability to endure the rigours of lift off and to function in weightlessness.

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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.