In this course, we will explore how such things as…
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In this course, we will explore how such things as department stores, nationally advertised brand-name goods, mass produced cars and suburbs transformed the American economy, society and politics. The course is organized both thematically and chronologically. Each period deals with a new development in the history of consumer culture.
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How to read it
In this course,|we will explore how such things as department stores,|nationally advertised brand-name goods,‖mass produced cars and suburbs transformed the American economy,|society and politics.‖The course is organized both thematically and chronologically.‖Each period deals with a new development|in the history of consumer culture.
| short pause ‖ breathe
Words to stress correctly
| chronologically | chron·o·LOG·i·cally | /krɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/ |
| thematically | the·MAT·i·cally | /θəˈmætɪkli/ |
| development | de·VEL·op·ment | /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ |
| american | a·MER·i·can | /əˈmɛrəkən/ |
| economy | e·CON·o·my | /ɪˈkɑnəmi/ |
| society | so·CI·e·ty | /səˈsaɪəti/ |
49 words, aim for 19–22 seconds. No numbers. Breathe after goods,, after politics. and after chronologically.; take short pauses at the commas in the list. Let your voice fall at each full stop.
Where marks are usually lost
The two adverbs: the·MAT·i·cally (2nd syllable) and chron·o·LOG·i·cally (3rd); a·MER·i·can, e·CON·o·my, so·CI·e·ty, de·VEL·op·ment all stress the 2nd. Keep the -ed in advertised, produced, transformed, organized and the -s in stores, goods, cars, suburbs, deals. Don't hesitate before chronologically—rehearse it.
General tip: in the list 'economy, society and politics' rise slightly on the first two items and fall clearly on the last, so the sentence sounds finished.
What it means: 中文 · हिन्दी · नेपाली · Tiếng Việt
中文: 在这门课程中，我们将探讨百货商店、全国性广告宣传的品牌商品、批量生产的汽车以及郊区等事物如何改变了美国的经济、社会和政治。课程按主题和时间顺序两种方式编排。每个时期都探讨消费文化历史中的一项新发展。
हिन्दी: इस कोर्स में हम देखेंगे कि डिपार्टमेंट स्टोर, राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर विज्ञापित ब्रांड-नाम वाले सामान, बड़े पैमाने पर बनी कारें और उपनगर जैसी चीज़ों ने अमेरिकी अर्थव्यवस्था, समाज और राजनीति को कैसे बदल दिया। कोर्स विषय के अनुसार और कालक्रम के अनुसार, दोनों तरह से संगठित है। हर अवधि उपभोक्ता संस्कृति के इतिहास के एक नए विकास पर केंद्रित है।
नेपाली: यस कोर्समा हामी डिपार्टमेन्ट स्टोर, राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा विज्ञापन गरिएका ब्रान्डेड सामान, ठूलो परिमाणमा उत्पादित कार र उपनगरहरू जस्ता कुराहरूले अमेरिकी अर्थतन्त्र, समाज र राजनीतिलाई कसरी रूपान्तरण गरे भनेर खोज्नेछौं। कोर्स विषयगत र कालक्रम दुवै अनुसार व्यवस्थित गरिएको छ। प्रत्येक अवधिले उपभोक्ता संस्कृतिको इतिहासमा भएको नयाँ विकासलाई समेट्छ।
Tiếng Việt: Trong khóa học này, chúng ta sẽ tìm hiểu cách những thứ như cửa hàng bách hóa, hàng hóa có thương hiệu được quảng cáo toàn quốc, xe hơi sản xuất hàng loạt và các vùng ngoại ô đã làm biến đổi nền kinh tế, xã hội và chính trị Mỹ. Khóa học được sắp xếp theo cả chủ đề và trình tự thời gian. Mỗi giai đoạn đề cập đến một bước phát triển mới trong lịch sử văn hóa tiêu dùng.
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Read Aloud format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Text up to 60 words |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 30–40 seconds |
| Time to answer | Depends on the length of the text |
| Skills assessed | Speaking |
| Scored on | Content; Pronunciation; Oral fluency |
How it is scored
- Content is scored by counting the correct words in your response.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
- You can record your response only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.