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Simulated SAT Pronunciation Practice

Practise clear, intelligible spoken English—not a particular accent. Work with a partner or record yourself. For listening tasks, the reader should hide the answer choices and say only the selected word. Then swap roles. This is practice, not an official SAT component.

Hear the contrast

A minimal pair differs by one sound. Read both words aloud, then notice what changes: lip position, airflow, voicing, tongue position or vowel length. For /b/ and /p/, both sounds begin with closed lips; /b/ is voiced, while /p/ is voiceless and usually has a stronger puff of air.

1.A partner reads one word from each pair without showing you which one. Circle the word you hear. Choices: 1. tasks / task; 2. worked / work; 3. risks / risk; 4. helped / help. Reader’s script (cover this line while listening): 1. tasks; 2. worked; 3. risks; 4. helped.

2.Match each word with its partner. Write the letter beside each number. A. van B. back C. leave D. ship E. rice F. beat

1. pack
2. fan
3. live
4. sip
5. lice
6. bit

3.For each pair, name the sound contrast using the symbols in this bank: /p/–/b/, /f/–/v/, /s/–/ʃ/, /l/–/r/, /ɪ/–/iː/. Pairs: pack/back; fan/van; sip/ship; lice/rice; live/leave.

Word stress and consonant blends

A stressed syllable is usually longer, clearer and stronger than neighbouring syllables. In a consonant blend, keep the consonants close together without inserting an extra vowel.

4.Rewrite each word in capitals to show its main stressed syllable. Example: training → TRAIN-ing. Words: education, technology, employment, society.

5.Add the missing first consonant to make the academic or workplace word, then read the word aloud: __tandard; __roject; __lend; __rowth; __kills; __raining. Choose from s, p, b, g, s, t.

6.Read this sentence once slowly, then at a natural pace. Keep the initial and final blends audible: “Strong professional skills can create better opportunities in a changing workplace.” Underline three words containing consonant blends.

Pronunciation in context

Use meaning as well as sound. Homophones sound alike in many Australian English accents but have different meanings or spellings. Read each sentence aloud after answering.

7.Complete the sentence with the correct word from the brackets: The team will the equipment before the field study. (pack / back)

8.Complete the sentence with the correct word from the brackets: The presenter will welcome and the audience’s questions. (accept / except)

9.Complete the sentence with the correct word from the brackets: The analyst will the office at five. (live / leave)

10.Complete the sentence with the correct word from the brackets: The lecturer asked us to the original source. (cite / site / sight)

11.Fill each blank with the correct form: there / their / they’re; to / too / two; your / you’re. “ presenting findings the panel.”

12.Fill each blank with the correct form: there / their / they’re; to / too / two. “Bring copies, .”

13.Fill the blank with the correct form: your / you’re. “Check that references are accurate.”

14.Read these pairs aloud: bat/pat; bin/pin; best/pest; base/pace. Then explain one practical way to check which sound you are producing.

15.Speak for 45–60 seconds about one way technology can improve education or work. Include one benefit, one concern and a practical example. Use at least four of these words: strategy, progress, skills, training, professional, project, public, benefit. Afterwards, note one sound or word-stress feature you would practise next.

16.After your speaking challenge, mark each statement true or false: a) I kept consonant blends together without adding an extra vowel. b) I stressed important content words. c) I used a steady pace and an audible volume. d) I gave a clear example.

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