Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- silver
- simple
- simply
- singer
- single
- sister
- slight
- slowly
- smooth
- soccer
- social
- source
- speech
- spirit
- spread
A Spirit of Adventure (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 1:00s
The old, silver locket felt smooth and cold in Liam’s hand. It was a simple design, passed down from his grandfather. Inside, a tiny picture of a young man with laughing eyes stared back at him. Liam had always felt a connection to this mysterious ancestor, his only link to a family he never knew. His grandfather had been a singer, and music was his single passion, taking him on adventures all over the world. Liam sighed. He was simply a shy boy who always felt uncomfortable in social situations and much preferred playing soccer with his sister. The thought of singing in front of an audience, or even giving a short speech, filled him with a slight tremor of fear. Yet, lately, he had felt a spirit of adventure slowly growing within him, a desire to break free from his quiet life and explore the world, just like his grandfather. Maybe, he thought, music could be his source of courage, a way to spread his wings and discover who he was meant to be.
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!