Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- tear
- teen
- tell
- tend
- tent
- term
- test
- text
- than
- then
The Test of Courage (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:45s
Deep in the forest, a group gathered around a tent, their faces lit by the campfire’s glow. One teen dared another to tell a ghost story, hoping to see tears in the brave facade. As the night grew darker, they decided to face what they tended to fear most. The challenge was simple, stay alone outside the tent until the term of 1 hour passed. The first to test their courage returned with wide eyes, claiming the shadows danced more lively than the fire. The next ventured forth, but then the wind whispered, and courage wavered. Back home, as they exchanged stories via text, they realized that the true test wasn’t about the ghosts in the woods, but the ones we imagine, and together, they laughed them all away.
This exercise aims to help you comprehend English without mental translation to your native language. It also helps improve your reading speed.
For beginners: Start at 150-250 words per minute (WPM) and gradually increase as you become comfortable.
For advanced learners: Challenge yourself with speeds of 300-400 WPM or higher to further enhance your reading skills.
Adjust the speed as needed and remember: Understanding is just as important as speed!