Aminatta sat quietly on the cot, the thin blanket provided by the aid workers barely enough to ward off the morning chill. It had been a quarter of a year since she arrived at the refugee camp, fleeing a war that had rapidly engulfed her homeland. She watched other refugees quickly reading news bulletins, their faces a mixture of hope and despair. The lucky ones received news of resettlement, a chance to recover and rebuild their lives. Aminatta longed for that chance, to qualify for a future that wasn’t defined by her past. She had heard rumors of a publishing house recruiting refugees to share quality stories, with the purpose being to shed light on the human cost of war. Aminatta felt a flicker of hope. Maybe this could be her path to a new life, a chance to use her words to secure a future outside the camp walls. But deep down, she realized it was a radical dream. The program had limited spots, and thousands upon thousands of refugees, each with their own story, were hoping for the same opportunity. Aminatta was trapped, her future uncertain, and her present a painful reality reflecting all that she had lost.
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!
