110 | Intermediate - Short Story: Echoes of the Past [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: Echoes of the Past
Level: Intermediate (B1)
#Story :
Dr. Michael Rivers, a historian, uncovers an ancient bronze pendant in a small Greek village. Drawn to it, he begins experiencing visions of a woman named Callista, a priestess who once protected the pendant as a guide for lost souls in the afterlife. Through these dreams, Michael learns that Callista’s spirit is trapped within the labyrinth and unable to find peace. Guided by his visions and the village's elderly keeper, Elara, Michael returns to the labyrinth with the pendant and frees Callista’s spirit. Afterward, he feels a sense of peace, and though the pendant remains with him, he occasionally senses the spirit of Callista nearby.
#Vocabulary :
- Labyrinth – a complex maze, often used in mythology to represent a journey.
- Pendant – a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
- Priestess – a female religious leader, especially in ancient times.
- Echo – a repeated sound or a faint memory of the past.
- Curse – a supernatural spell causing harm or misfortune.
#Grammar Focus:
- Past Continuous for Ongoing Actions in the Past
- Used to describe an action in progress in the past. Example: “Michael was holding the pendant when he felt its warmth.”
- Present Perfect for Recent Changes
- Describes recent experiences and changes. Example: “He has felt a connection to the pendant since he found it.”
- Passive Voice for Mysteries
- Used to add mystery or focus on action. Example: “The pendant was believed to be cursed.”
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