Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- snap
- snow
- soft
- soil
- some
- song
- soon
- sort
- soul
- soup
The Soup in a Snow Day (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 0:41s
As Sam trudged through the freshly fallen snow on his way to the store, he noticed how the once brown soil had turned into a blanket of white. With each step, he heard a satisfying snap beneath his boots as he crushed the frozen twigs hidden beneath the snow. At the market, he selected some fresh vegetables and a can of hearty broth. Back home, he chopped the veggies and poured them into a pot. The kitchen soon filled with the comforting song of bubbling liquid, its soft melody merging with the crackling of the fireplace. As he savored each spoonful, Sam felt the warmth of the soup seep into his very soul, a sort of solace amidst the cold.
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!