Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- field
- fight
- final
- first
- flame
- flesh
- float
- floor
- focus
- force
- forth
- found
The Burning Building (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:45s
As the final alarm sounded, the firefighter rushed into the burning building, his force propelling him through the smoke-filled floor. His first priority was to find anyone still trapped inside, and he had to focus to navigate the darkness. Suddenly, he heard a faint cry and quickly floated towards the sound. His flame-resistant suit protecting him from the intense heat. He stumbled upon a group of people huddled together, their flesh burned but alive. With a surge of adrenaline, the firefighter began to fight the flame, creating a path for the survivors to escape. As they stumbled forth into the bright sunlight, they collapsed onto the nearby field, exhausted but grateful. The firefighter had found them just in time, saving them from the deadly flame that had threatened to consume them.
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!