Vocal Fry Debate - (Reading > Information)

Vocal Fry Debate

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Read the following passage.

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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

- Vocal fry is a speech pattern that has been observed in multiple languages. - The Kardashian family is primarily responsible for introducing vocal fry to American culture. - Women who use vocal fry may be perceived negatively in professional settings. - Some experts believe vocal fry could potentially harm the voice with regular use. - Vocal fry occurs when air passes through vocal folds that are almost closed. - Critics of vocal fry tend to focus more on women than men who use this speech pattern. - Vocal fry is considered a sign of confidence and authority in business environments. - The prevalence of vocal fry among young American women increased significantly in the first decade of the 2000s. - Speech therapists have developed specific exercises to help people eliminate vocal fry.