PTE Academic speaking read aloud practice passages 33

PTE Academic speaking read aloud practice passages

PTE Academic speaking read aloud practice passages.Look at the text below. In 40 seconds, you must read this text aloud as naturally and clearly as possible.

1.Statistics reflect vital information about the economy, the well-being of the population and the environment. Society relies on statistics being visible, accessible and robust, and on statistically literate people making the best use of the information to determine future action. Statistical literacy then, is the ability to accurately understand, interpret and evaluate the data that inform these issues.

2. Housing fulfills the basic needs that people have for security, privacy and shelter. While the adequacy of housing is an important component of individual well-being, housing also has a great impact on the nation’s economy, with its influence on investment levels, interest rates, building activity and employment.

3.Being physically active benefits people’s health significantly, including reducing the risk of some chronic conditions, helping to control weight, and improving mental health. In recent decades, there has been a decline in physical activity because more people work in offices rather than in manual jobs.

4.Students who wish to take a break from their studies, will need to put in an application for Leave of Absence. If your application is successful, you will be notified via email. At the end of your Leave of Absence, you must re-enroll at Student Services and in the subjects you intend to study.

5.There are a number of tests available which can suggest if a person is telling the truth, but knowing which ones are accurate is not easy. A newly created test is claimed to be the most accurate yet in lie detection. However, questions have been raised about this accuracy and ethics.

6.A student exchange programme complements formal education, while promoting tolerance, maturity and independence – all highly sought after qualities in today’s competitive job market. Living in the host country, not as a tourist or guest, but as a member of the community, is what makes the experience both challenging and rewarding.