Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- terms
- thank
- theme
- thick
- think
- throw
- tight
- tired
- title
- today
- tooth
- topic
The annual toothbrush tower competition was underway in the city of Brushville. The theme of the competition was ‘Tallest Toothbrush Tower,’ and contestants from all over the world had gathered to showcase their engineering skills. According to the terms of the competition, each contestant had to build a tower using only toothbrushes and toothpaste within 3 hours. The winner would receive the coveted title of ‘Toothbrush Tower Champion’ and a thank-you note from the mayor. As the contestants worked on their towers, they had to think creatively to make them tight and sturdy. A hotly debated topic among them was the best way to use the toothpaste, with some opting for a thick layer at the base and others using it to hold the toothbrushes together. As the 3-hour mark approached, contestants were getting tired, but they persevered, hastily throwing together the final details. Finally, the judges announced the winner and everyone looked forward to today’s celebration ceremony where they would be awarded a special tooth-shaped trophy.
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!