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Innovating Against Odds (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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Despite living with a physical disability in a developing country, which made many things a difficulty, Samuel had a big dream ever since his elementary school days. He yearned for employment in the bustling electronics department of a major enterprise, eventually creating innovative gadgets, especially for those facing similar challenges. It was definitely a tall order, but Samuel’s experiences had taught him the value of efficiency and innovation. He saw his disability not as a definition of his limitations, but as a unique and insightful perspective. He spent hours in online discussions, absorbing everything about circuitry and design. He also regularly attended science exhibitions to showcase his creations and emphasize the importance of democratic access to assistive technology. Although the waves of depression occasionally swept over him, Samuel held on to his vision with unwavering discipline. He knew that with each evaluation and each obstacle overcome, he was one step closer to making his dream a reality. And so, he pressed on, determined to make a difference and to distribute his inventions everywhere in the world.

Question: What did Samuel want to achieve in his career?
To work in a restaurant
To create innovative gadgets
To become a teacher
To travel the world
Explanation: Samuel had a big dream of creating innovative gadgets, especially for those facing similar challenges, which is mentioned in the script.

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.

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Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

  • definitely
  • definition
  • democratic
  • department
  • depression
  • developing
  • difference
  • difficulty
  • disability
  • discipline
  • discussion
  • distribute
  • efficiency
  • electronic
  • elementary
  • employment
  • enterprise
  • especially
  • evaluation
  • eventually
  • everything
  • everywhere
  • exhibition
  • experience

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