Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- holy
- home
- hope
- host
- hour
- huge
- hurt
- idea
- into
- iron
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Discovery (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:52s
The lighthouse stood tall, a guiding light for sailors to find their way home. Its keeper, an old man with eyes like the sea, had a routine life filled with solitude. 1 stormy night, as the hour approached midnight, a huge wave crashed against the rocks, leaving behind a sealed bottle. Inside, he found a map pointing into the heart of the island. Fueled by hope, he set out at dawn, his mind brimming with an idea to uncover the island’s secrets. The journey led him to an ancient iron door hidden within the cliffs. With effort, he pried it open and was greeted by a holy sight, a garden where flowers whispered secrets of happiness. In the center, a crystal clear spring promised healing to those who were hurt. Embracing his new role as the island’s host, he vowed to protect and share this newfound wonder with all who sought refuge.
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!