Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- crisis
- critic
- custom
- damage
- danger
- dealer
- debate
- decade
- decide
- deeply
- defeat
- defend
- define
- degree
- demand
The Debate for the Future (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:48s
As the environmental crisis reached a boiling point, renowned critic and activist, Maya, stood at the forefront of the debate, demanding immediate action from the government to defend the planet. For over a decade, she had been warning of the danger posed by the custom of reckless industrialization and the devastating damage it had inflicted on the ecosystem. But senator James, who had received millions in campaign contributions from fossil fuel dealers, continued to deny the degree of destruction, refusing to decide on a course of action that would deeply impact his wealthy donors. Maya knew that to defeat the forces of ignorance, she had to define the terms of the crisis and rally the people to demand change, no matter the cost. So, she stood tall, ready to defend the future against those who would seek to destroy it.
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!