It was a good read, the tone just felt a little bit forced.

Wow! You did great! I love the change in speed

Good job adding in some pace changing throughout the read. You can also try varying your tone and volume as well to keep the read dynamic. Remember the prompt of being in a gymnasium with no microphone. You will want your voice to be carried to your entire audience throughout the large room, so you will want to project your voice. Engaging your diaphragm to have supported breaths behind your voice will allow it to be carried throughout the room. In some areas you spoke a bit fast, which can not come through as clearly when projecting as your words might sound blended together and harder to understand, even if you are enunciating. Try slowing down just a bit. Keep practicing and good job!