Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- wind
- wine
- wing
- wipe
- wire
- wise
- wish
- with
- wood
- word
A Request for The Woodworker (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:48s
In a cozy corner of the village, where the wind played melodies through the wooden chimes, a wise woodworker was presented with an unusual request. A young dreamer approached him with a wish more daring than any before, to craft a wing that could defy gravity. The woodworker, whose hands had shaped many fine wine racks and sculptures, found the idea intriguing. He set to work, his tools dancing in rhythm as he wiped the sweat from his brow. He twisted wire to strengthen the frame, ensuring it could withstand the mighty gusts. Day turned to dusk, and under the watchful gaze of the moon, the woodworker completed his task. The dreamer returned, and with a word of gratitude, strapped on the wing, a gust of wind lifted him, and he soared, leaving behind a village abuzz with wonder.
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!