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Read Aloud 17
Topic: Climate Adaptation & Infrastructure • RA-11748 wordsPTE Core Speaking & Reading
Task Instructions:Look at the text below. In 35 seconds, you must read this text aloud as naturally and clearly as possible. You have 40 seconds to read aloud.
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Passage Text
Municipal engineers are redesigning stormwater drainage systems to accommodate increasingly frequent extreme rainfall events associated with a changing climate. Permeable pavements, green roofs, and restored urban wetlands absorb excess runoff and reduce pressure on aging sewer networks. Proactive investment in resilient infrastructure protects neighborhoods from costly flood damage.
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