Your pacing was honestly pretty solid! You took your time to flesh out your articulation, which although wasn't always super clear, was definitely fleshed out. I could tell you had a focus on that, and I appreciate hearing that. Your main thing to focus on in addition to keeping up that strong articulation is projection. With more power in your voice (and perhaps a smile?), the read will go from nice to VERY passionate, to the point of drawing in the listener. The goal is to capture the audience, so that increased projection and subsequent energy would be the key! Great job, keep up the good work.