As the war raged on, captain Jameson couldn’t be bothered to care about the petty squabbles between his soldiers, not when the enemy was closing in on their position. He gazed out at the ravaged landscape, where a broken bottle lay on the ground, a grim reminder of the destruction they had faced. A sniper’s bullet whizzed past his ear, and he ducked behind a nearby branch, his chest rising and falling with each ragged breath. He felt a pang in his breast as he thought of his wife and children, and the weighty burden he carried as a leader. The bridge they needed to cross was still intact, but the bright sunlight made it a deadly path to take. He reached for the camera in the bottom of his pocket, a gift from his wife, and wondered if he would ever get to take a peaceful picture again. He remembered her warm, butter-soft voice, urging him to stay safe. With a deep breath, he buttoned up his jacket, steeled himself, and gave the order to move out. They had to push on, despite being on a shoestring budget of ammunition and supplies, which made every step a calculated risk.
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!
