Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- open
- oven
- over
- pace
- pack
- page
- pain
- pair
- pale
- palm
The Dinner Preparation (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:51s
Lily wanted to surprise her mom with a special dinner. She began to open the recipe book looking for something delicious. Deciding on a roasted chicken, she preheated the oven and carefully prepared the bird with herbs and spices. As the chicken cooked, she checked it over several times to ensure it was browning nicely. To keep up with the pace of her cooking, she quickly packed vegetables into a tray to roast alongside the chicken. She turned a page in her recipe book, following each step with attention. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her finger; she had nicked it while chopping carrots. Finding a pair of gloves, she continued, her cheeks turning as pale as the flour on the counter. Outside, the palm trees rustled, signaling the end of a day and the start of a warm evening, perfect for her mom’s surprise dinner.
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!