Objective
Practice reading fluently by focusing on pronunciation, rhythm, and smooth speech. Don’t worry about understanding every word—just aim for clear and confident reading.
Key Vocabulary:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accelerated | Increased in speed quickly. |
| Illuminated | Lit up, made bright. |
| Motionless | Completely still, without movement. |
| Indistinguishable | Impossible to recognize clearly. |
Reading
Elliot took the evening train home, as always. But tonight felt different. The usual announcements were absent, and the train accelerated unnaturally.
He pressed the button to request a stop. Nothing happened. The illuminated screen above the door was completely blank. He turned to an elderly woman nearby. “Why isn’t the train stopping?”
She smiled. “It never does.”
A chill ran through him. He glanced around—the other passengers sat eerily motionless, their expressions unreadable. One man had his eyes closed. Elliot stared. Was he even breathing?
Panic set in. He retrieved his phone. No signal. The world outside blurred into an indistinguishable haze. Then—darkness. The windows and seats behind him had vanished.
The woman was standing now. “You shouldn’t resist,” she murmured.
Elliot strained to remember where he had been before this train, but his memories slipped away.
His reflection in the window stared back at him. The train never stopped.
And neither would he.
Writing Question:
How was your week?
Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about something interesting, surprising, or challenging that happened. Try to describe your thoughts and feelings about it.
