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188 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Clockmaker’s Secret [English Listening Practice]

188 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Clockmaker’s Secret [English Listening Practice]

Update: 2024-12-30
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Title: The Clockmaker’s Secret

Level: Intermediate (B1)


#Story :

Eleanor discovers a mysterious golden pocket watch, the Timekeeper, in an old clockmaker’s shop. She learns that the Timekeeper can transport her through time, but its power comes with risks. After unintentionally disrupting the timeline during a trip to the past, Eleanor must work with Marcus, a fellow time traveler, to restore balance. By carefully correcting her mistake, she ensures the future remains intact. Returning to her present, Eleanor accepts her role as the guardian of the Timekeeper, vowing to protect the delicate balance of time.


#Vocabulary :

  1. Timekeeper : a device that measures and keeps track of time, in this case, a magical pocket watch.
  2. Timeline : the sequence of events that make up history.
  3. Ripple Effect : the idea that small actions can create significant consequences.
  4. Guardian : someone who protects or takes care of something.
  5. Disrupt : to interrupt or disturb.


#Grammar Focus :

  • Past Continuous Tense:
  • Used to describe actions in progress at a specific time in the past.
  • Example: Eleanor was holding the Timekeeper when it began to glow.
  • Third Conditional:
  • Used to discuss hypothetical situations in the past.
  • Example: “If you hadn’t delayed the scientist, the future wouldn’t have changed.”
  • Modal Verbs for Advice and Necessity:
  • Words like “should” and “must” to express obligation or recommendation.
  • Example: Marcus said, “You must fix the timeline before it’s too late.”


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188 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Clockmaker’s Secret [English Listening Practice]

188 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Clockmaker’s Secret [English Listening Practice]