Captain Eva thought back to her childhood bedroom with its warm blankets, a stark contrast to the cold steel surrounding her. Her brother’s words crackled over the comm system, laced with worry. ‘Eva, the bombing is too intense.’ ‘We can’t hold out much longer.’ ‘We need to land.’ She glanced at the scanner. Their ship, battered but still capable, was caught between a relentless enemy fleet and the besieged capital city. Landing and fighting their way to the enemy’s main base was suicide, but what choice did they have? Eva briefly entertained the thought of surrender, but quickly dismissed it. Billions of lives hung in the balance. There had to be another way. She opened a storage cabinet, rummaging through its contents until her fingers brushed against a datapad. ‘What about the old transport tunnels beneath the city?’ She asked, hope flickering in her voice. ‘We could use them to get close to the enemy command center.’ ‘Benefit from the element of surprise.’ Her brother hesitated. ‘Eva, we can’t, because those tunnels are probably crawling with enemy patrols.’ ‘Besides, even if we make it through, how do you plan to capture their command center?’ Eva paused to breathe deeply. ‘It’s our only shot,’ she said, her voice firm with conviction. ‘We have to believe it’s possible.’ ‘We have to try.’
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!
