PTE Speaking: Read Aloud
Look at the text below. In 40 seconds, you must read this text aloud as naturally and clearly as possible. You have 40 seconds to read aloud.
The polar bear is the largest living bear species, weighing up to 700 kilograms. For decades, large-scale hunting raised international concern for the future of the polar bear, but their numbers rebounded after certain measures were put in place. However, due to the expected habitat loss caused by climate change, they are still classified as a vulnerable species.
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Notice how pausing is used in the sample response. After full stops, there’s a fairly long pause (= //). After commas, the pause is shorter (= /).
Also, words that carry important meaning are stressed.
The polar bear is the largest living bear species, / weighing up to 700 kilograms. // For decades, / large-scale hunting raised international concern for the future of the polar bear, / but their numbers rebounded after certain measures were put in place. // However, due to the expected habitat loss caused by climate change, / they are still classified as a vulnerable species.
Also, words that carry important meaning are stressed.
The polar bear is the largest living bear species, / weighing up to 700 kilograms. // For decades, / large-scale hunting raised international concern for the future of the polar bear, / but their numbers rebounded after certain measures were put in place. // However, due to the expected habitat loss caused by climate change, / they are still classified as a vulnerable species.