Average pace for TOEFL Speaking should be:
AVery slow
BModerate and natural — neither rushed nor haltingCORRECT
CExtremely fast
DRobotic
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Natural conversational pace earns the best Delivery score; rushed or hesitant pace hurts.
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