Question 1:

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.
Humans get a lot of credit for domesticating cats, dogs, and other animals. But the most important creature we may have tamed is ourselves. New genetic evidence suggests that our temperaments-and even our faces-could be the result of kicking bullies out of our early societies, making us a friendlier and more cooperative bunch.

Question 2:

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.
Travel the world, and some languages will sound much faster than others. But according to a new study, they all seem to convey the same amount of information in the same amount of time. The rate is about 39 bits per second, or approximately twice the speed of Morse code.

Question 3:

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.
People who understand and manage their own and others’ emotions make better leaders. They are able to deal with stress, overcome obstacles, and inspire others to work toward collective goals. They manage conflict with less fallout and build stronger teams. And they are generally happier at work, too.

Question 4:

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.
Many scientists believe that Venus might have had an Earth-like atmosphere as recently as 700 million years ago. After that, Venus experienced a runaway greenhouse effect and developed its current climate. The Venusian atmosphere is so thick today that no rocks could possibly escape after an impact with an asteroid or comet.

Question 5:

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.
Every art communicates because it expresses. It enables us to share vividly and deeply in meanings. Communication is not announcing things. Communication is the process of creating participation, of making common what had been isolated. The conveyance of meaning gives body and definiteness to the experience of the one who utters as well as to that of those who listen.