NGSL ENGLISH
Professional Level 3 Graded Reading
What this band means
Texts in this band use the Professional Level 3 List. This is a list that contains all words from the NGSL along with 345 common vocabulary words from the Business Service List and TOEIC Service list.
Why this works
You have strong vocabulary coverage for general English. Reading here helps refine comprehension, increase speed, and build confidence across a wide range of topics.
Reading tip
Choose topics you enjoy and read widely to maintain momentum.
Choose any text below. You don’t need to read them in order.
The Mission to Repair the Hubble Space Telescope
Astronauts and engineers worked together to correct Hubble’s blurred vision and rescue one of science’s most important projects.
The Woman Who Built a Global Cosmetics Company
Estée Lauder turned personal demonstrations, free samples, and close attention to customers into one of the world’s best-known cosmetics businesses.
How Japan’s Bullet Train Changed Rail Travel
Japan’s first bullet train combined speed, safety, capacity, and reliable service—and gave the world a new model for intercity rail travel.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: One Mistaken Announcement
A mistaken announcement sent thousands of East Germans to the border and helped bring down the Berlin Wall.
The Strange Theft of the Mona Lisa
A former museum worker stole the “Mona Lisa”—and accidentally helped make it the most famous painting in the world.
The Tylenol Crisis That Changed Product Safety
A deadly product crisis led to safer medicine packaging and changed how companies protect their customers.