There are a variety of checklist reading/memorising methods used in the RAF, depending on whether the a/c is single seat, a trainer, multi-crew or whatever. Each have their particular advantages.
And yes, word perfect responses were normally expected.
Also, unlike typical US drivel such as "When you gentlemen are ready, why don't we go ahead an' run the pre-start checks", the call is simply "Pre-start checks" in the RAF!
STUPRECC!