Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- party
- patch
- pause
- peace
- phase
- phone
- photo
- piano
- piece
- pilot
- pitch
- place
The Pilot’s Performance (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:50s
The airshow was a celebration of peace and unity, and the pilot carefully navigated the plane to its final place on the runway. As he stepped out, he took a moment to pause and soak in the excitement of the crowd. The MC announced the next phase of the show and the piano music began to play, building up to a thrilling high-pitched finale. The party atmosphere was electric with people dancing and taking photos with their phones. Meanwhile, the pilot’s team was busy making a last-minute adjustment to the plane’s wing, replacing a small patch of damaged material to ensure a safe flight. As the pilot soared through the skies, he felt a sense of pride and fulfillment, knowing that his performance was bringing joy to the crowd. After the flight, he was presented with a commemorative piece of artwork, honoring his outstanding performance.
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!