# PTE RA #7: Water Purification and Resource...

Read Aloud #7 - Level 1 - 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.

Desalination is the answer to long-term water security, but it is also expensive and energy-intensive. The good news is that scientists are developing some viable solutions. The first desalination plant in Europe was built in Spain nearly a half-century ago. Since then, facilities have sprung up in water-stressed regions throughout Europe.

## Explanation

A successful response maintains a steady pace, clear articulation of technical terms, and appropriate intonation to convey the contrast between the necessity and the high cost of the technology.

## Hints

- Focus on the contrast between the benefits and the drawbacks mentioned in the first sentence.
- Ensure you pause slightly at commas to allow the listener to process the geographical and historical information.

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