Onterra TutorPTE Read Aloud practice text 7
One real-format Read Aloud prompt with a model spoken answer and notes on why it scores. You get about 35 seconds to look at the text, then read it aloud once, clearly and at a steady pace. Every word counts towards your content score.
The text to read aloud
35 seconds to prepare, up to 45 seconds to speak.
Hear it read aloud
This is the same text, read at the pace the task expects. Listen once, then read it aloud yourself and compare where the pauses fall.
Why this earns score 90
- The parenthetical 'including the ninety per cent of objects that never leave storage' needs a pause on both sides of it.
- 'high resolution' and 'hidden holdings' both want the stress on the first word of the pair.
- Keep the final clause steady: 'no specialist had thought to ask' is easy to swallow when you are relieved to be finishing.
Questions about this answer
What score is this model answer?
It is written to earn the top of the PTE Academic scale, score 90, and the notes under it say why.
How long do I get for this prompt?
35 seconds to prepare and up to 45 seconds to speak.
What should I watch for in my own answer?
The parenthetical 'including the ninety per cent of objects that never leave storage' needs a pause on both sides of it.
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