# PTE RA #18: Atmospheric Circulation and Wind...

Read Aloud #18 - Level 2 - Feeds Speaking

> 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.

Prevailing winds are winds that blow from a single direction over a specific area of the Earth. Areas where prevailing winds meet are called convergence zones. Generally, prevailing winds blow east-west rather than north-south. This happens because Earth's rotation generates what is known as the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect makes wind systems twist counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

## Explanation

Say "Coriolis" as "kor-ee-OH-lis" both times it appears. Stress "convergence zones" clearly. Read "east-west" and "north-south" as paired words with a short break between them. In the last sentence, contrast "counter-clockwise" and "clockwise," and pause before "and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere."

## Hints

- Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm and avoiding long pauses between phrases.
- Pay attention to the pronunciation of technical terms like 'Coriolis' and 'convergence' to ensure clarity.

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