118 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Secret of the Hidden Cove [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Secret of the Hidden Cove
Level: Intermediate (B1)
#Story :
Tessa, a young woman with an adventurous spirit, discovers an old journal in a lighthouse detailing the location of a hidden cove said to hold treasures from a lost pirate crew. On the night of a full moon, she follows a secret path, guided by moonlight, and finds the cove. Inside, she encounters a mysterious chest filled with ancient artifacts and a moving map. As she explores, ghostly apparitions of the pirate crew appear, warning her that only the worthy may leave the cove unscathed. Tessa realizes the importance of respecting their wishes and returns most of the treasures, keeping only a map and coin as tokens. With this act, she earns the respect of the spirits and safely returns, forever changed by her encounter.
#Vocabulary :
- Cove – a small, sheltered bay or inlet.
- Apparition – a ghost or ghost-like image.
- Relic – an ancient object, often with historical value.
- Unscathed – unharmed or not injured.
- Worthy – deserving or qualified.
#Grammar Focus:
- Past Simple for Narration
- Used to tell the main events. Example: “Tessa followed a secret path.”
- Direct Speech for Dialogue
- Used to show character interactions. Example: “‘Who are you?’ she whispered.”
- Conditionals for Hypothetical Situations
- Used to show consequences. Example: “If you take more than you need, the spirits will not let you leave.”
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