173 | Advanced - Short Story: The Shattered Realm [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Shattered Realm
Level: Advanced (C1)
#Story :
The Shattered Realm, once a place of harmony and ancient magic, had fallen into disarray after a catastrophic event known as the Rift. Legends spoke of the Rift as a tear in the very fabric of reality, a rupture that shattered the world into fragments of time and space. The once thriving kingdom of Eldoria now lay in ruins, with people scattered across different dimensions, lost to time and space.
Liora, a gifted young woman from the heart of the kingdom, grew up hearing the stories of the Rift and the heroes who tried—and failed—to restore balance. She had always believed the legends were just that: stories. But when her own family was torn apart by the Rift, Liora set out on a journey to find a way to mend the realm and reunite with those she loved.
Her path was not an easy one. The Rift had left behind not only a fractured world but also dark creatures born from the chaos. These entities thrived in the spaces between worlds, feeding on the brokenness left in the Rift’s wake. Liora's quest was fraught with peril, but her resolve was unwavering.
Guided by a cryptic prophecy, Liora discovered that she was the key to restoring the balance. She was the last descendant of an ancient order known as the Guardians of the Realm, whose duty had been to protect the fabric of reality. The prophecy spoke of a chosen one who would enter the Rift, confront the forces of chaos, and repair the realm....
#Vocabulary :
- Rift : A crack, break, or split in something, especially in the fabric of reality.
- Shattered : Broken into pieces, often implying a loss of wholeness or stability.
- Prophecy : A prediction of future events, often considered to be a message from a divine or mystical source.
- Guardian : A protector or defender, especially of something sacred or important.
- Chaos : Complete disorder and confusion, often associated with destruction or disruption.
#Grammar Focus :
- Relative Clauses:
- Used to provide more information about a noun.
- Example: “Liora, who was the last descendant of the Guardians, was the only one who could stop the Rift.”
- First Conditional:
- Used to talk about real or possible situations in the future.
- Example: “If Liora succeeds in sealing the Rift, she will restore balance to the realm.”
- Modal Verbs of Advice:
- Used to give advice or suggestions.
- Example: “Liora should trust her instincts when facing the Rift.”
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