Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- dawn
- down
- drag
- draw
- drop
- dust
- duty
- each
- earn
- ease
The Hardworking Artist (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:46s
In a small town, there lived an artist named Lily who loved to draw. Each day, she would wake up at the break of dawn eager to start her work. She would drag her easel and canvas outside, finding the perfect spot to create her masterpiece. As she began to sketch, a gust of wind blew dust all over her canvas, but Lily didn’t let that bring her down. She knew it was her duty to complete her artwork. With great care, she continued to draw, adding vibrant colors to the canvas. When she finished, she carefully carried her painting inside, making sure not to drop it. Lily’s dedication and hard work helped her earn a living by selling her beautiful creations, bringing ease and joy to those who admired her talent.
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!