B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate

Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test: read ten longer sentences about cleaner journeys aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level B210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test

The Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test about cleaner journeys. Read ten longer sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this Electric Cars and the Future of Transport pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as electric, cars, becoming, increasingly, popular, governments, try, reduce, air, pollution, produce, exhaust. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport Pronunciation Test

  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • AIR sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.

How to Do Well in the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport Pronunciation Test

  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
  • Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.

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Sounds in this test

What the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long OO sound

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as governments try to reduce air pollution.

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K and G sounds

They produce no exhaust fumes, which makes city centres much cleaner and quieter.

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AIR sound

However, the batteries require rare metals that are often mined in harmful conditions.

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CH sound

Many drivers still worry about how far they can travel on a single charge.

05

J sound

Charging stations are appearing in supermarket car parks and along major motorways.

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V sound

Although electric vehicles are expensive to buy, they are cheaper to run.

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P and B sounds

Some experts argue that improving public transport matters more than changing private cars.

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S and Z sounds

Cycling lanes and pedestrian zones are also changing the way cities are designed.

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F sound

In the future, self-driving cars may transform how people travel to work.

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W sound

Whatever happens, the way we travel is likely to change dramatically in coming decades.

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Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test?
The Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Electric Cars and the Future of Transport English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.